Arsenal v Bournemouth - Premier League
Arsenal v Bournemouth - Premier League
According to The Independent, Chelsea are planning a fresh approach for Scott after having three previous bids rejected by Bournemouth. Manchester City missed a deadline to sign Fernandez for £120 million two weeks ago, but Enzo Maresca remains determined to reunite with his former player at the Etihad Stadium.
City have lost Rodri to Barcelona and are determined to reinforce their squad, with reports suggesting they are ready to submit a formal offer for Fernandez in the coming days. Chelsea are well aware of this mounting interest and have subsequently accelerated their pursuit of Scott to fill the potential void.
Arsenal v Bournemouth - Premier League
Arsenal v Bournemouth - Premier League
Bournemouth demand huge fee for midfielder
Bournemouth have maintained a strict not-for-sale stance regarding Scott this summer, rejecting offers from Chelsea that reportedly reached up to £68m. However, The Independent claims that an improved proposal in the region of £80m to £90m could force Bournemouth to change their position before the market closes next Tuesday.
The Blues would need to reinvest the funds generated from selling Fernandez to meet that asking price. Fernandez was heavily booed by sections of the crowd during a win over Fulham on Monday night, highlighting the growing tension surrounding his uncertain situation in London.
Alonso demands clarity over future
Xabi Alonso has openly addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding Fernandez, making it clear that he expects the situation to be resolved swiftly. Following the match against Fulham, Alonso admitted that a departure remains a distinct possibility.
Speaking to BBC's Match of the Day, Alonso stated: "In football, I am not surprised by anything. We will see. My wish is that we know what will happen for the future but we will see this week." The manager has remained guarded, but his desire for an immediate resolution underlines the urgency at Stamford Bridge.
Fulham v Chelsea FC - Premier League 2026/27
Fulham v Chelsea FC - Premier League 2026/27
Manchester City are expected to test the resolve of Chelsea with a substantial official bid for Fernandez this week. If the reigning champions meet the valuation set by the Blues, it will trigger an immediate domino effect, forcing Chelsea to accelerate their pursuit of Scott before the deadline.