Friday Transfer Gossip: Kane Nears Bayern Deal, Guler Agrees Madrid Contract, Liverpool Eye Scott

Harry Kane is close to a new deal at Bayern Munich, Arda Guler has agreed a new contract with Real Madrid, and Liverpool are leading the race for Alex Scott of Bournemouth, according to the latest transfer gossip from MatchHeadlines.

Harry Kane, 33, has agreed a new deal in principle, says Sky Sports. Bayern Munich are now sorting out the paperwork on an extension that runs until summer 2029.

Arda Guler, a 21-year-old Turkey midfielder, has agreed to stay at Real Madrid, says Teamtalk. He had interest from Arsenal and Manchester City in the summer.

Liverpool are in pole position to sign 23-year-old England midfielder Alex Scott, says the Mail. Bournemouth reportedly value him at £100m.

Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy, 31, is close to agreeing a one-year extension, says the Mail. His current deal ends next summer.

Premier League clubs are watching 22-year-old Italy midfielder Issa Doumbia of Sporting, says Tuttomercatoweb. He joined from Venezia in the summer for 26m euros and has an 80m euro release clause.

Several Premier League clubs sent scouts to see 19-year-old Austria midfielder Jacob Hodl of Sturm Graz when his side played Bournemouth on Thursday, says Football Insider.

Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha, 27, has not agreed a new deal, says Teamtalk. The German's contract ends in the summer and he wants more playing time.

Managerial Watch

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is under growing pressure, and former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is open to the job if it becomes free, says Talksport.