Arsenal are among a group of teams following a move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, as David Ornstein gives an update on the pursuit of the England international.
The Gunners are looking at potential midfield additions this summer, as they monitor options who can compete with the likes of Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, and Myles Lewis-Skelly in the middle.
An exit for Christian Norgaard could help prompt a signing, with links to Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes emerging over the course of the summer transfer window so far.
Arsenal are keeping their options open, however, and it appears as though Premier League star Scott is on the club's radar as a potential addition.
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Another option on Arsenal's radar this summer is Alex Scott, the Bournemouth star who has shown plenty of quality over the past season or so.
The Cherries midfielder has been linked with an £80 million exit in the transfer window, with a separate source saying £60m could be enough for a deal, even with talks of a potential contract extension on the cards in the coming weeks.
On a potential move, David Ornstein gave an update on The Athletic FC Podcast, and said: "Scott's a brilliant player, and it's no surprise that clubs are looking at him.
"Arsenal really like him, and Manchester United do as well."
However, a deal may be difficult, as he adds: "And I'm sure he would have a host of suitors if it was possible to get him, and I say that very purposefully, because if being the key word here, Bournemouth have no intention of selling him, that's the word coming from the club.
"Even if it was an astronomical offer, they are adamant that he is staying put for the first season, at least, of Marco Rose. An interesting element is that his contract is starting to wind down, and I'm sure they would like to renew it, but if there's a possibility of the move, I'm not sure he would be in favor of an extension at this point.
"And so, yeah, he's been discussed at Arsenal and Manchester United, and no doubt elsewhere,"
It suggests any deal this summer could prove difficult to do, though the contract situation does offer some leverage. It remains to be seen whether that will see Arsenal switch targets, or whether they will find a way to push through in hopes of a breakthrough in proceedings.
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With a transfer for Scott seeming unlikely as a result of Bournemouth's stance, focus may well need to shift elsewhere for Arsenal in the transfer market.
Other transfer options may be tough to line up, as Tonali and Fernandes appear to be advancing on moves elsewhere in the Premier League this summer.
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Arsenal have enquired about a possible deal this summer for a target who has been described as a "dream signing".
That said, the Gunners have been linked with a move for Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has impressed for Morocco at the World Cup and appears to be an option for the future.
Manu Kone remains another interesting transfer link, with the AS Roma midfielder seemingly available in the market.
However, it remains to be seen who Arsenal could look at next for their midfield addition.