A senior reporter has described a potential transfer for Alex Scott to Liverpool as “one to watch,” and Divock Origi has announced his retirement.
Alex Scott transfer noise “seems to be growing”
Scott is not in the official squad, but the Bournemouth midfielder is currently training alongside Rio Ngumoha and the England team, helping Thomas Tuchel’s side prepare for the World Cup.
This hasn’t stopped him being linked with a move away from the Cherries, and talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook has now admitted that he could be “one to watch.”
The journalist said: “That noise seems to be growing and you can understand why, because I think it was problem last season for Liverpool, that midfield.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - Friday, March 20, 2026: Bournemouth's Alex Scott during the FA Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United FC at Dean Court. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
“Gravenberch and Mac Allister certainly weren’t on the same level, and Alex Scott is a player that Iraola knows well. I know Bournemouth are keen to tie him down to a new contract, but [it’s] certainly one to watch.”
As Crook mentions, his club are attempting to agree a new deal with the highly-rated 22-year-old.
Scott has already made himself a liked figure among Liverpool fans when he spoke to reporters about Andoni Iraola‘s move to Liverpool:
“I think the way we press out of possession is very aggressive, maybe similar to the early Klopp teams Liverpool had, that fierce aggressiveness and pressing with the wingers. I would say he is similar to that.”
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LFC News: Origi retires, Leoni returns & viral Iraola song
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 26, 2016: Liverpool's Divock Origi celebrates scoring the first goal againstSunderland during the FA Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Origi has announced his retirement from football aged just 31, having not played a match for over two years – thank you for the memories, Divock
• Giovanni Leoni has shared an Instagram post indicating he has already returned to the AXA Training Centre to aid his recovery as he hopes to be fit for pre-season – that’s what we like to see!
• Catalan outlet Mundo Deportivo report that Darwin Nunez “would like to return to Liverpool,” but Chelsea and Barcelona are also interested – would you want to see him given another go?
• Liverpool fans mightn’t be quite ready yet to sing Iraola’s name, but we have a great song ready for when momentum begins to pick up! – have a listen to the viral tune here!
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It is amazing the difference a week can make. James Coleman explains how Iraola, without having overseen a minute of training, has managed to inject some optimism into the Liverpool fanbase:
“There will be bumps along the way. There will be moments when we question things. There will be games when Liverpool get it wrong.
“But there will also be days when Anfield is bouncing and Liverpool simply overwhelm teams.
“Will we be lining the streets for another parade next June? I don’t know, but I’m confident we’re going to have a good time trying.”
Football News: Perez elected, Bellingham’s place & Eriksen doing well
CARDIFF, WALES - Thursday, November 15, 2018: Denmark's Christian Eriksen during a press conference at the Cardiff City Stadium ahead of the UEFA Nations League Group Stage League B Group 4 match between Wales and Denmark. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Jose Mourinho is set to be confirmed as **Real Madrid**‘s new manager, due to Florentino Perez being re-elected as the club’s president until 2030
• Christian Eriksen is doing well and expected to be discharged from hospital soon, after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine on Sunday evening
• Tuchel has said Jude Bellingham ‘has a fight on his hands’ to secure a starting spot for England at the World Cup
• Norway manager Stale Solbakken has called Scotland coach Steve Clarke “unprofessional” after the Scots cancelled a training ground friendly between the teams