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Posted on June 9, 2026 3:00 am | Updated on June 8, 2026 5:40 pm Iraola targets Alex Scott in a £40m Liverpool move.
Liverpool transfer news suggests Andoni Iraola is targeting Alex Scott as one of his first signings since taking charge at Anfield.
Iraola looks to a familiar face to shape his Liverpool project
As reported by the EPL Index, Andoni Iraola is targeting Alex Scott as a priority signing at Liverpool, with a £40 million offer said to be under consideration, though Bournemouth are believed to value Scott closer to £60 million. Scott is 22 and spent three seasons working directly under Iraola at Bournemouth, developing into a dependable midfielder in that time.
He made 37 league appearances this season, pressed hard in every game, and carried the ball forward with real consistency. Liverpool finished fifth last season and their midfield was a clear weak point throughout the campaign. Iraola needs players who already know his system and can make an impact from day one.
Alex Scott’s stats this season, as per FOTMOB:
Competition Matches Tackles Interceptions Clean Sheets Duels Won%
Premier League 37 60 36 6 56%
Euro U21 5 7 4 0 53%
Why Bournemouth will not sell Alex Scott on the cheap?
As reported by BBC, Alex Scott was playing Championship football for Bristol City just four years ago. Now he is preparing for England’s pre-World Cup camp in Florida. He missed out on Tuchel’s final 26-man squad but still earned a spot among five supplementary players making the trip, with a senior debut against New Zealand or Costa Rica well within reach.
He joined Bournemouth as a raw young talent from the second tier and has since become a reliable Premier League midfielder with international experience behind him. His age, his England involvement, his strong form this season, and a contract running until 2028 all point to a valuation that serious clubs will have to meet entirely on Bournemouth’s terms.
The latest Liverpool transfer news around Scott makes clear sense when you look at how Iraola actually sets his teams up. His system relies on midfielders who press high up the pitch, win the ball back quickly, and then use it with real purpose. Scott does not play as a defensive anchor and he is not a traditional number ten either. At £40 million, Liverpool would be paying a reasonable price for a player who fits that profile, especially in a market where proven Premier League midfielders rarely come at a discount.
Bournemouth face a familiar dilemma at a critical moment
Bournemouth are not in a comfortable position here. Scott is not the kind of player they can move on without feeling the impact. He has been central to how they play and how they are seen as a club building real momentum in the top flight. Losing him to Iraola, the same manager who helped turn him into the player The Reds now want, would hurt in a way that goes beyond a simple transfer. They are unlikely to accept anything close to £40 million for a player they value at around £60 million, and Liverpool will have to close that gap if this deal is going to happen.
For Bournemouth supporters, this situation means more than just one transfer outcome. The club has worked hard to build a name as a place where young players grow and choose to stay. Giving Scott a new deal would send a strong message to the rest of the squad and to future signings that Bournemouth are not just a stop on the way to somewhere bigger. If they let Liverpool take him without a real fight, that image takes a hit.
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Deepanjali Bhardwaj
Deepanjali Bhardwaj is a Sports Writer at Six Sports, covering both football and cricket with a focus on match developments, player performances, and key talking points across the two sports. Her work combines timely reporting with clear analysis, helping readers stay informed about major matches, tournaments, and emerging storylines in the football and cricket landscape. Through her coverage at Six Sports, Deepanjali contributes match reports, analytical pieces, and feature stories that highlight important moments, team strategies, and standout player performances across domestic and international competitions.
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