Arsenal join Liverpool and Chelsea in pursuit of Scott

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 11 Nov, 22:09 · Archive

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have made contact with Bournemouth over a move for England midfielder Alex Scott.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have made contact with Bournemouth over a possible move for England midfielder Alex Scott in the January transfer window. The i Paper understands the initial enquiries are exploratory, with the clubs seeking to establish the market conditions that would persuade Bournemouth to sell.

Alex Scott is 23 years old and has indicated he is not willing to sign a new contract with Bournemouth. He has just 18 months remaining on his current deal, which runs until summer 2028 according to BBC Sport. He rejected two contract offers over the summer and is understood to be happy to remain at the club for the rest of the season, despite his reluctance to sign a new deal.

The i Paper understands Liverpool and Chelsea are keenest to make a move in January, while Arsenal would prefer to wait until the summer. Bournemouth remain in a strong negotiating position and have little desire to sell Scott mid-season, particularly as the club harbours realistic Champions League qualifying ambitions. Their valuation is in excess of £100m, reflecting the cost of securing a replacement, the £25m already invested in signing Scott from Bristol City, and a substantial sell-on fee owed to his former club. Bristol City are entitled to 20 per cent of any transfer fee. However, a sufficiently substantial offer in January would be considered, given Scott's value is likely to fall significantly in the summer.

How it is being reported

• Papers: Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool chase Bournemouth star ScottThe top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...Sky Sports · 11 Nov, 21:50
• Arsenal join Scott chase - Thursday's gossipArsenal contact Bournemouth about midfielder Alex Scott, Manchester United add two defenders to list of potential targets, Aston Villa weigh up move for Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia, plus more.BBC Sport · 11 Nov, 21:38
• Arsenal join Liverpool and Chelsea in race for Bournemouth’s £100m Alex ScottThe England midfielder could triple his wages with a move away from the south coastThe i Paper · 11 Nov, 16:00

In this story: Alex Scott · Arsenal · Liverpool · Chelsea · Bournemouth · Bristol City

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