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Alex Scott transfer news: Bournemouth tell Premier League big boys to forget about Alex Scott
Alex Scott transfer news: The message coming out of the Vitality Stadium is dead simple. Save your breath. Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal have all knocked on the door this summer, and each time they’ve been told the exact same thing. Alex Scott is simply not for sale. No diplomatic small talk. No room for negotiation. Just a flat, uncompromising rejection.
Nizaar Kinsella confirmed on X that the Cherries aren’t budging under any circumstances. Chelsea got the same short shrift, according to Transfer Feed. That is, four of the country’s wealthiest clubs have been sent packing, and July is barely a week old.
What the numbers say about the 22-year-old midfielder
Look at the data from his last campaign, and you see why everyone is scrambling for his signature. Scott racked up 2,859 minutes across 37 Premier League appearances. He scored three goals, set up another, and completed 84% of his passes while creating 26 clear chances. He even popped up with a 74th-minute winner against Arsenal back on 11 April. Given the current transfer circus, that one carries a nice bit of irony.
It is no wonder England called him up to the senior squad last November. He even made the training camp ahead of the World Cup in May. To take that kind of leap at 22 tells you everything about his rapid rise. He carries the ball well, connects the lines, and plays wherever he is asked.
Bournemouth know they have a diamond, and they value him at a massive £80 million. Manchester United already tested the waters with a £59 million bid. It was laughed out of the room. United will have to find a lot more cash if they want to get serious, especially since other crazy midfield deals this summer have only stiffened Bournemouth’s resolve.
The club are in a brilliant position. Ben Jacobs confirmed that contract talks started back in March and April. The hierarchy is completely relaxed. If Scott signs an extension, it will likely include a massive release clause. If he doesn’t, his current contract runs all the way until 2028. They hold all the cards.
New manager Marco Rose sees the midfielder as the absolute focal point of his upcoming Europa League campaign. Having already lost their previous boss, the board have zero appetite for another summer of chaos. Any club wanting Scott will have to fork out the full £80 million and hope Bournemouth blink. Right now, there is absolutely no sign of that happening.