Chelsea given January boost in pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott
October 8, 2026 21:51
Chelsea have been handed a reported boost in their pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott ahead of the January transfer window, according to Teamtalk. The outlet says Scott has a verbal 'gentleman's agreement' with the Cherries that would allow him to leave for the right price in January.
BACKGROUND
Chelsea tabled an offer of £64 million for Scott during the summer, which Bournemouth rejected. Since then Scott has impressed for the South Coast club and made his maiden appearance for England in the Nations League.
CONTRACT SITUATION AND INTEREST
Teamtalk reports Scott has already turned down a new deal extending beyond June 2028 and looks set to move either in January or at season's end. Arsenal and Manchester United are also described as admirers, while Scott is reportedly angling towards a move to Chelsea.
POTENTIAL FEE
The outlet suggests the January exit could come for a fee in the region of £80 million, though that figure is presented as a possibility rather than a confirmed price.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Chelsea are said to be prepared to try again for Scott in the winter window. Any formal approach, transfer fee or agreement has not been independently confirmed in the reporting.
KEY FACTS
- Chelsea previously offered £64 million for Alex Scott in the summer; Bournemouth rejected it.
- Teamtalk reports a verbal 'gentleman's agreement' could allow Scott to leave in January for the right price.
- January fee is suggested to be around £80 million (reported as a possibility).
- Scott has declined a new deal beyond June 2028 and recently made his England debut in the Nations League.
- Arsenal and Manchester United are also identified as interested parties; Scott is reportedly leaning towards Chelsea.