Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been linked with a move to Liverpool and Manchester United this summer, and one former Arsenal star believes his old club will give the Reds a free run at the midfielder
SEVILLE, SPAIN - AUGUST 08: Alex Scott of Bournemouth who was sent off in the first half acknowledges his sides fans after the Cherries 2-2 draw during the during the pre-season friendly match between Real Betis Balompie and AFC Bournemouth at Estadio La Cartuja on August 08, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Alex Scott has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool and Manchester United have been informed they face no competition for Alex Scott after being told he stands little prospect of securing regular first-team football at Arsenal.
The Gunners and United have both registered their interest in the $108 million (£80M) rated Bournemouth star, while Chelsea saw a bid turned down for Scott last month.
Scott appeared in all but one of his team's 38 Premier League fixtures last season, netting three goals and registering one assist as the Cherries secured sixth place under Andoni Iraola. Following the Spaniard's move to Anfield to succeed the dismissed Arne Slot, the England international has been linked with a switch to Merseyside.
Former Arsenal player Anders Limpar reckons his former side have dropped out of contention to secure Scott's signature because they cannot offer him the playing opportunities he requires, reports the Liverpool Echo.
"I would say Arsenal will have to step out of the race to sign Alex Scott because while he is a real prospect, he isn't going to get enough games for Arsenal this season or next season," he told SveaCasino.
"He's a young boy who will soon play for the England national team, I'm sure, and even score goals, but if he wants to start and play games, he cannot look at Arsenal.
"Is he really going to be happy to come and sit on the bench for two years? No, I don't think so. I think he would rather go somewhere else for the good of his career.
Andoni Iraola has been linked with a move for his former Bournemouth midfielder
Andoni Iraola has been linked with a move for his former Bournemouth midfielder(Image: 2025 Charlotte Wilson/Offside)
"It wouldn't be good for him to go to Arsenal because they are at the stage where they are looking for world class players, the finished articles, like Vinicius Jnr and the rest of them. That could give clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United a free run on signing Scott."
Scott still has two years remaining on his Bournemouth contract but is understood to have rejected the club's offer of fresh terms.
Liverpool Champions League hero Vladimir Smicer last week backed new Reds boss Iraola to lure Scott to Anfield this summer.
"I think you can expect Andoni Iraola would like to take Alex Scott because he knows what he can do," he said, via Casinostugan.
"To be honest, in midfield we need a bit more spark with people who are fighting but are clever going forward, turning quickly with the ball and finding strikers.
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"Of course, we expect a lot from (Florian) Wirtz to do this. But Andoni Iraola knows Alex Scott. If the price is right and he sees the possibility to strengthen the team, why not?
"Curtis Jones is linked with a few moves, and if he leaves, we need midfield press. We don't know what's happening with (Alexis) Mac Allister, he had a bit of a weak season and was not at the same level.
"(Ryan) Gravenberch had a good start, but then it was not the best. Only (Dominik) Szoboszlai was a top player in midfield for the whole season.
"In midfield you need competition, and Scott can be a great asset because he's only 22 and is playing regularly for the England youth teams.
"He's a good prospect and a local guy from the UK. These things are important. I don't know if he would love to play for Liverpool, but not many players would turn them down.
"He's got a good chance now because Andoni Iraola is the new manager. If he likes him, I think we can find the money."