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As per latest transfer news, Bournemouth have no plans to consider a January offer for midfielder Alex Scott, despite interest from Chelsea and several other Premier League clubs. The 23-year-old has also reached a major milestone with England after making his senior debut in the 2-0 win over Czechia.
Bournemouth block January approach
Scott has become an important player for Bournemouth, and the club are determined to keep him until the end of the season. As reported by BBC Sport, the Cherries have told clubs that are interested that approaches for Scott during the January transfer window are not welcome. They want to keep their key players while their league targets are still within reach.
The stance is a setback for Chelsea, who continue to search for another midfielder. The Blues made a £64m offer for Scott during the summer, but Bournemouth rejected it. Scott had pushed to leave the Cherries during the summer, yet he stayed with the club and has continued to perform well. He has also shown no obvious signs of frustration since the window closed, remaining focused on his role in the squad.
Bournemouth have extra reasons to protect their strongest players this season. They are competing in four competitions, including their first campaign in the Europa League. Losing a key midfielder halfway through that schedule would leave the club with less depth.
Chelsea continue to monitor Alex Scott
Chelsea are not alone in keeping track of the midfielder. Arsenal and Liverpool are also understood to hold an interest in Scott, while Manchester City and Manchester United are not expected to return for him after bringing in midfield options during the summer.
Bournemouth are still working on a new contract for Scott. A release clause has been discussed as one possible way of helping the club reach an agreement with the England international. Such a clause could give Scott a clearer route to a future move while allowing Bournemouth to keep him for the short term. It would not change the club’s current position that they do not want to lose him in January.
Chelsea remain interested after their failed summer pursuit. The London club also missed out on Lamine Camara before the deadline and held discussions about other midfield targets. Scott remains one of the names they could return to in another window.
Liverpool may also be worth watching because of Andoni Iraola. The current Anfield head coach previously worked with Scott at Bournemouth, giving the midfielder another link to one of his potential suitors.
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Alex Scott’s Bournemouth stats for the 2025/26 season, as per FOTMOB:
Competition Appearances Goals Assists Duels Won %
Premier League 37 3 1 55.6%
FA Cup 1 1 0 25%
EFL Cup 1 0 0 61.5%
Scott reaches England milestone
While questions continue around his club future, Scott has enjoyed an important moment with England. He made his senior debut in the 2-0 victory over Czechia and described the occasion as a massive honour.
His England call-up reflects the progress he has made at Bournemouth. The midfielder is now attracting attention beyond the Premier League, with top clubs monitoring his performances and potential availability.
Scott is believed to have ambitions of eventually joining one of England’s biggest clubs, but there is no suggestion that he is forcing a move during the current season. For Bournemouth, the message remains straightforward. They want Scott to stay and help them through a campaign that includes domestic football and European competition.
That means Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal may have to wait before making another serious attempt. A January deal looks unlikely under Bournemouth’s current stance, while Scott’s longer-term future is likely to become clearer later in the season.
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