(Image: Richard Crease)
(Image: Richard Crease)
ALEX Scott remains not for sale, the Daily Echo understands, as reports have suggested that Chelsea may come back in for the midfielder.
Miguel Delaney from the Independent reports that the Blues are eyeing up Scott as a replacement for Enzo Fernandes, who looks set to move to Manchester City.
But it is understood that Bournemouth’s position has not changed on the Englishman, after they rejected a bid from Chelsea earlier this summer, and informed six clubs that had enquired about him that he was not for sale.
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Where Cherries stand with week to go of transfer window
Chelsea, it is reported, believe that a bid of more than £80million and potentially closer to £90million could push the Cherries to reconsider, but the club’s stance has been that he is not for sale for any price.
That has been Bournemouth’s position for Scott and the majority of their squad, including other key young players who have attracted interest this summer in Junior Kroupi and Rayan.
As reported, the Cherries are happy with their business this summer, and, after Will Dennis departed for MK Dons today, it is likely that a move away for Max Aarons will be the final bit of business for the club this transfer window.