Bournemouth have decided Alex Scott will not be sold in the January transfer window. The club is determined to retain their key midfielder, who is under contract until the summer of 2028, despite strong interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City. This stance is taken as Bournemouth sit 13th in the Premier League with nine points from eight games, a record of two wins and three draws.
Chelsea renewed their interest in the 23-year-old England international on October 27, with the Cherries reportedly setting an asking price in the region of €120 million. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham were also linked with Scott during the summer, but Bournemouth rejected a £64 million offer in July and maintained he was not for sale.
Manager Marco Rose gave a positive update on Scott's fitness on October 16, stating his recovery from a thigh injury was progressing well and his training load could be increased. Owner Bill Foley reinforced the club's stance a week later, saying Bournemouth considered itself a good place for Scott's development and that contract discussions would continue.
Scott has been a central figure for Bournemouth, making 85 Premier League appearances since joining in 2023 and scoring three goals last season. His importance is reflected in the team's performances, which have lifted them to 13th in the Premier League standings with nine points from their opening ten matches, a haul that includes a significant 3-0 win at Manchester United. The team's top scorer this season is Marcus Tavernier with five goals, contributing to a total of twelve scored and thirteen conceded.
The club's firm stance comes as they prepare for their next fixture at home to Leeds United on Saturday 31 October. Leeds currently sit seventh in the table, presenting another tough test for a Bournemouth side that is twelve points behind the league leaders. With Scott's contract running until 2028, Bournemouth are focused on managing his recovery from the sidelines and integrating him back into a squad being fuelled by young talent like Rayan and Kroupi.
The report in full is at FootballTransfers.com
