Chelsea could be about to spend £100m on another midfielder as they continue their pursuit of Bournemouth’s Alex Scott.
In 2023, Chelsea spent £107m to bring Enzo Fernandez in from Benfica. Months later, they forked out £115m on Moises Caicedo, who was at Brighton & Hove Albion at the time.
Chelsea could now be forced to spend another £100m to sign Scott. Bournemouth have become open to selling Scott in January but are thought to want a fee of at least £100m for their player.
So, who exactly is the man Chelsea seem willing to make one of the most expensive signings in Premier League history? The Chelsea Chronicle has all the facts below!
Which clubs has Alex Scott played for?
As well as Bournemouth, Scott has also had spells at Bristol City and Guernsey.
Image of Bournemouth's Alex Scott looking off camera during a match against Liverpool, with a news overlay about him potentially being on sale in January
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How old is Alex Scott?
Scott turned 23 in the summer.
Alex Scott is a midfielder, but what is his best role?
Scott probably operates best as a box-to-box midfielder. Comparisons have been made between Scott and Elliot Anderson, but the former Nottingham Forest man has been playing as a No.6 since his £116m move to Manchester City.
How tall is he?
Scott stands at 5’10”.
What is his preferred foot?
He is right-footed.
How many goals has Alex Scott scored this season?
Scott has scored just one goal so far in six appearances. However, he has also provided two assists.
How many goals did he score last season?
The Englishman scored four goals in 39 outings.
Why is Alex Scott not playing at the moment?
Scott is currently out with an injury and is not expected to be back for several weeks.
Has Alex Scott played for England yet?
Yes, he has two England caps and actually got injured while on international duty with the Three Lions.
Which other clubs have been linked with the England international?
Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Liverpool are also thought to be seriously interested in Scott.
Who was Alex Scott’s boyhood club?
Scott grew up supporting our fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur!
What have his managers said about him?
“He is a high-quality player and we know his qualities. He is a box-to-box player: he defends well, has good timing for pressing, is aggressive, is good out of possession, top in possession, scores goals, and assists goals. He is good in everything…” — Bournemouth manager Marco Rose.
“He is so smooth on the ball, his decision making is at the highest level.” — England manager Thomas Tuchel.