Manchester United are keen admirers of Bournemouth star Alex Scott ahead of upgrading their midfield options this summer, according to Samuel Luckhurst.
The Red Devils are planning a major overhaul of their squad in the upcoming transfer window with Casemiro set to depart when his contract expires, while Manuel Ugarte is also expected to depart after finding regular game time hard to come by this season.
The club have been heavily linked with a number of top midfield options to upgrade their side for next season, including the likes of Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, and Sandro Tonali, and now a fresh option has emerged.
Man Utd Eyeing Alex Scott
Alex Scott
Scott, who has been described as 'unbelievable', has been a leading presence for the Cherries in midfield this season, helping Andoni Iraola's side push for a place in Europe next season.
Those performances have made him a candidate for a move to Old Trafford as the club eye potential options for the summer, regardless of whether they are able to qualify for the Champions League next season or not. They have also earned him a place in the England squad recently under Thomas Tuchel, giving him a late run for the squad for the World Cup.
With Iraola out of contract at the Vitality Stadium, there is some uncertainty around the future of the club's top stars, and Man Utd are looking at the situation closely in the hope that they could take advantage.
United's midfield candidates mean that there is no guarantee that the deal materialises, but it's interesting to note that the club are keeping their options open beyond the names being strongly linked in the press.
Scott Could Be Perfect Man Utd Midfielder
England's Alex Scott smiles in a press conference
World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - England Press Conference - Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre, London, Britain - November 11, 2025 England's Alex Scott during the press conference Pool via REUTERS/Bradley Collyer
It's clear that Man Utd are looking for a marquee name to come into their midfield this summer, and there is an expectation that they will also look to add at least one more name alongside that.
A player like Scott could be perfect for that role, providing quality and Premier League experience to a squad that is pushing to improve, but also as a player who likely will know he has to compete to start rather than being happy on the bench or expecting to start every game.
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT what Scott would be able to bring to the squad if he signed, and this was its response:
Press-resistant ball-carrying No.8 who can drive through midfield and break lines.
Strong dribbler who progresses the ball and draws fouls in tight areas.
High work-rate and pressing intensity suited to modern midfield systems.
Links defence and attack with progressive passing and tempo control.
Versatile: can play as No.8, deeper midfielder or advanced playmaker.
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