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Bournemouth have rebuffed an enquiry from Arsenal over Alex Scott, insisting the player is not for sale.
What happened?
The midfielder is one of Arsenal's targets for their midfield, though he's also attracting serious interest from Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea.
Bournemouth have made it clear they want to keep Scott around, and they're keen to extend his contract beyond its current expiry in 2028.
Why it matters for Bournemouth
The club are prepared to insert a release clause into the midfielder's contract, but are reluctant to cash in right now, after qualifying for Europe.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 6th in Premier League, 57 pts, 13W-18D-7L from 38 games |
| Recent form | DDWWD |
| Goals this season | 58 scored, 54 conceded (+4 goal difference) |
What comes next?
Arsenal are the leading contender if Bournemouth do decide to sell, but Manchester United are also interested, and are focusing on a deal for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes. The midfielder played 39 times for Bournemouth in all competitions this season, helping them to qualify for the Europa League in 2026/27. He was called up to England's pre-World Cup training camp, but didn’t quite make the final squad. Bournemouth's last result was a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on 2026-05-24, and they are currently unbeaten in their last 5 games, with a recent form of 1W-4D-0L.
