Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has turned down a new contract offer, despite interest from several Premier League clubs.
Key facts
- •Alex Scott joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2023 for a fee of £25 million.
- •The contract offer rejected by Scott had been on the table for at least two months.
- •Bournemouth has publicly and privately stated that Scott will remain at the club.
- •The club is also resisting potential departures for forward Junior Kroupi and Brazil international Rayan.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract proposal from the club. The 22-year-old England Under-21 international currently has two years remaining on his existing deal with the Premier League side.
By the numbers
Transfer interest and club stance
Scott is currently the subject of interest from Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City, and Chelsea. Bournemouth previously turned down an approach from Arsenal for the player in June. Despite the interest and reports of an £80 million valuation, the club maintains that Scott is not for sale and expects him to remain on the south coast.
Financial position
Bournemouth reports that it is under no pressure to sell players following its qualification for the Europa League. The club also generated income from the sales of Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, Illia Zabarnyi, and Dango Outtara last summer. The club has adopted a similar stance regarding forward Junior Kroupi, who is also being monitored by Arsenal and Tottenham.
Timeline
- 2023Alex Scott joined Bournemouth from Bristol City.
- JuneBBC Sport reported that Bournemouth turned down an approach from Arsenal for Scott.
- JanuaryRayan joined the club.
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