Should a deal for Tchouameni prove too difficult to strike, United have designated Bournemouth's Scott as a priority alternative. The highly rated midfielder, who narrowly missed out on Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup, has already attracted a firm rebuff for any suitors, with the Cherries making it clear they have no intention of sanctioning a sale for their prize asset this summer.
Bournemouth are currently working on a new contract for Scott in an attempt to ward off the Premier League's heavyweights. Despite the interest from Old Trafford, the South Coast club are adamant that they do not want to lose any of their core players as they look to build on a promising season. United, however, view the youngster as a long-term solution to their midfield depth issues.