Bournemouth open door for £100m Alex Scott exit in January

Bournemouth have confirmed they are open to letting England international Alex Scott leave in January, but only if a £100 million bid is received and the club feels secure in the Premier League standings ^[1]. The 23-year-old midfielder, who joined from Bristol City in 2023, has been a key figure in the Cherries’ campaign, earning his first two England caps during the recent international break.

Despite rejecting two new contract offers earlier this year, Bournemouth initially resisted selling Scott after his standout 2023–24 season. However, fresh talks between the club and Scott’s representatives have shifted their stance, with the club now considering a January exit ^[2].

Chelsea and Liverpool are among the clubs linked with Scott, according to reports, with Liverpool’s new manager Andoni Iraola—former Bournemouth boss—adding intrigue to a potential move ^[1]. Chelsea are seeking a replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who departed for Manchester City, while Liverpool aim to strengthen in midfield under Iraola’s leadership. However, it has not been confirmed that either club are frontrunners for Scott’s services ^[2].

Scott is currently sidelined with a quad injury picked up during England international duty, expected to be out for four to five weeks ^[1]. Bournemouth boss Marco Rose expressed disappointment, calling Scott a ‘very important player’ and praising his international debut.

The club’s current form is poor, with Rose yet to win a Premier League game and just three points from six matches. Should Bournemouth find themselves near the relegation zone, they may reconsider selling Scott to help secure survival ^[2].

Scott’s contract runs until 2028, meaning the club faces increasing pressure to capitalise on his value as 2027 approaches ^[1]. His departure would continue a trend of high-profile exits, including Antoine Semenyo, Ilya Zabarnyi, and Dominic Solanke, all of whom left for profit ^[2].

The £100 million asking price reflects his rising status, but only a suitably strong bid will trigger a sale ^[2]. The story was first reported by Metro and Mirror.