Chelsea linked with Alexander-Arnold - Friday's gossip

BBC Sport Thursday 29 October 2026, 21:40 UTC 1 min read

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Trent Alexander-Arnold may become a target for Chelsea, Bournemouth's Alex Scott could also be heading to Stamford Bridge and Manchester United are looking at Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Chelsea (ORG) Alexander-Arnold - Friday's (ORG) Trent Alexander-Arnold (PERSON) Bournemouth (LOCATION) Alex Scott (PERSON) Stamford Bridge (LOCATION) Manchester United (LOCATION) Leeds United (ORG) Dominic Calvert-Lewin (PERSON)

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