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By Eishna Rawat
Posted on July 22, 2026 4:00 pm | Updated on July 22, 2026 2:19 pm Alex Scott has rejected fresh terms at Bournemouth, with three Premier League clubs weighing a summer approach.
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As per the latest transfer news, Alex Scott has turned down a new contract offer at Bournemouth, with Arsenal among the clubs watching closely. The young midfielder looks open to a new challenge this summer, and more top English clubs are said to be tracking him as talk grows.
Alex Scott turns down new contract
As reported by Sky Sports, talks over a new deal have been going on since last season, and Bournemouth have put more than one offer on the table. Alex Scott, though, is still not ready to put pen to paper. The Gunners are one of the clubs keeping a close eye.
Bournemouth, though, have no plans to sell this summer. Clubs from the top flight have already made contact, and Bournemouth have turned down each approach. They see the young player as key to their first European season, in the Europa League. This matches how they have handled other star players before.
Bournemouth say he will stay either way, since his current deal still has time left to run. That gives the Cherries a strong hand. It also explains why the club feels no rush to talk terms, even with all this outside interest. Any club hoping to sign him will need to pay a premium.
Premier League rivals join the race
Manchester United and Chelsea are also keen. Both clubs are said to rate Alex Scott highly, after looking at other midfield options earlier in the window. As reported by Yahoo Sports, talks on personal terms have made little progress. Bournemouth’s refusal to name a price leaves both Premier League clubs stuck for now. Neither side has made a firm offer yet. Both clubs are expected to keep tracking his situation into August.
Alex Scott’s value has grown fast after an impressive season. He played 37 top-flight games and helped his team finish sixth, their best-ever league finish. As reported by Sky Sports, that form almost won him a place in the World Cup squad this summer. Few English midfielders had a better year.
Alex Scott for Bournemouth in 2025/26, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists Passing Accuracy(%) Chances Created
Premier League 37 3 1 85% 27
FA Cup 1 1 0 74% 2
EFL Cup 1 0 0 90% 3
As reported by TEAMTalk, his price tag is now close to nine figures. That shows how highly young talent is rated in English football today. Elliot Anderson, Morgan Rogers and others have already gone for huge fees this summer. That shows just how much clubs want a player like him.
What next for Alex Scott and Bournemouth
Marco Rose, Bournemouth’s new manager, played down any concern over the situation. He believes Alex Scott, Junior Kroupi and Rayan will all still be around as the club steps into Europe for the first time. Rose said last week that timing matters more than outside noise when a young player thinks about his next move.
Whether that patience lasts through August is still unclear. As reported by TEAMtalk, Bournemouth have so far refused to even discuss a price. That stance could test any club still chasing him as the window heads into its final weeks.
For now, Bournemouth remain firmly in control. Their calm approach in past deals shows they won’t budge easily this time either. That includes big-money exits in past windows. It leaves Arsenal to decide just how far they are willing to go. Patience, for now, looks like their best plan. The next few weeks should show which way this transfer goes.
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