Bournemouth open to selling Scott in January

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that Bournemouth are now prepared to consider selling England midfielder Alex Scott in January, but only if the right offer comes in and depending on the club’s Premier League position. The 23-year-old has reportedly wanted to leave since rejecting two contract offers at the end of last season, although Bournemouth had previously said he was not available during the recent international break.

According to the report, the club’s stance changed after talks with Scott’s representatives. Bournemouth had resisted summer interest from several top-flight sides, and Chelsea were said to have made an initial bid worth £60m plus add-ons, which was turned down. The article says Chelsea and Liverpool are still monitoring the situation, while Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham have moved on to other targets.

Scott’s contract, signed after his move from Bristol City in 2023, runs until 2028. He is currently sidelined for at least a month with a thigh injury suffered while playing for England against Croatia. For Bournemouth, the key question is whether to cash in on a prized asset or keep him if they need help in the relegation battle; for interested clubs, January could open a fresh chance to negotiate a deal.