Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Alex Scott after reports that the midfielder rejected a contract extension from Bournemouth. The development has sharpened interest in a player who was influential during the Cherries\u2019 historic campaign and who remains under contract for a couple more seasons.<\/p>\n
Ben Jacobs reported at the end of May that Bournemouth were confident Scott would sign a new deal after the club secured a spot in the Europa League for the very first time. That confidence now looks misplaced, but the club have made clear they have no intention of selling Scott ahead of their first European venture and would only consider a very large offer.<\/p>\n
Signed as a teenager from Bristol City for \u00a325 million ($33.5 million) in 2023, the 22-year-old featured 37 times in the top flight last season, recording four goal contributions. He produced a decisive performance at the Emirates in April, scoring Bournemouth\u2019s winning goal after 74 minutes to secure a 2\u20131 victory.<\/p>\n
The route Scott occupies in the market is complicated. Arsenal remain focused on Bruno Guimar\u00e3es, while Manchester United have widened their search across several midfield options, including Real Madrid\u2019s Aur\u00e9lien Tchouam\u00e9ni and Lille\u2019s Ayyoub Bouaddi. United are also hoping to finalize a deal with Atalanta\u2019s \u00c9derson after Brazil exited the World Cup. The midfield market has already been reshaped by moves involving Elliot Anderson, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, the latter two reportedly set to join Tottenham Hotspur in a transformation of Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s midfield for no less than \u00a3185 million ($247 million).<\/p>\n
Scott\u2019s profile fits why he is attracting attention. He operated primarily in a double pivot alongside Tyler Adams or Ryan Christie for Bournemouth, described in the report as a positive, carry-first midfielder. Andoni Iraola highlighted his development after the Emirates win: “I\u2019m very happy, because he is becoming a very, very complete player,” he said after Scott\u2019s match-winning display against Arsenal in April.<\/p>\n
Even with the rejection of Bournemouth\u2019s offer, a move is not guaranteed this summer. The Cherries value Scott highly, and any prospective purchaser will face a club determined to keep a key figure for their maiden European campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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