Latest transfer news today: Arsenal join £100m midfield tussle as Liverpool learn major left-back update

The November international break begins tonight, bringing a temporary halt to the relentless club football schedule.

While supporters focus on events overseas, Premier League sides are already looking ahead to a crucial winter period both on and off the pitch.

Football Whispers rounds up the biggest stories driving today's rumour mill.

Arsenal join Alex Scott transfer battle

Arsenal have joined the race for AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as interest in the England international continues to intensify.

According to the i Paper, the Gunners have made exploratory contact alongside Liverpool and Chelsea, although they would prefer to pursue a move next summer rather than in January.

Scott has just 18 months remaining on his contract and is understood to have rejected two new offers, increasing speculation over his long-term future.

The Cherries remain determined to keep hold of the 23-year-old and are reportedly demanding more than £100m to consider a mid-season sale.

Aston Villa consider Romeo Lavia swoop

Aston Villa are weighing up a move for Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia as they seek additional cover in the heart of the pitch.

Reports suggest Unai Emery has identified the 22-year-old as a leading target following injury concerns surrounding Amadou Onana.

Villa are understood to be working with a budget of around £30m, although Chelsea could demand closer to £35m for the Belgium international.

Lavia is not actively seeking a move, but the prospect of regular first-team football could play a key role if negotiations progress.

Liverpool learn Brentford stance on El Hadji Malick Diouf

Liverpool remain interested in Brentford left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf as they continue their search for defensive reinforcements.

The Reds are admirers of the 21-year-old, who joined Brentford in a club-record £40m move during the summer transfer window.

Diouf is viewed as a potential solution at left-back, with Liverpool preparing for the possible departure of Kostas Tsimikas and continuing to assess Milos Kerkez's long-term future.

However, per reports, Brentford have no intention of selling, and are believed to value the Senegal international well above the fee they paid to sign him.