Bournemouth have reaffirmed their stance on Alex Scott, insisting there is no such thing as a intention to open the door for the midfielder to go away this summer time.
We perceive that Bournemouth think about Scott a key a part of their venture for the 2026/27 season, with the membership at present anticipating the 23-year-old to stay on the Vitality Stadium.
The Cherries consider Scott may probably depart in 2027, however there is no such thing as a plan to sanction his departure throughout the present switch window.
Chelsea had beforehand proven robust curiosity within the midfielder, however their pursuit has now misplaced momentum.
Softfootball reported earlier in August {that a} summer time transfer to Stamford Bridge was more and more unlikely after Bournemouth rejected Chelsea’s opening £64 million bid for Scott on the finish of July.
The Blues had been understood to be glad with their midfield choices, with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers anticipated to function as attacking midfielders whereas the prevailing squad supplies depth within the central and defensive roles.
The Blues are understood to be glad with their present midfield depth, with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers anticipated to function because the membership’s two attacking midfielders, leaving the remaining central and defensive midfield roles to be shared among the many present squad.
A transfer for one more midfielder would possible solely be reconsidered if Enzo Fernández had been to go away Stamford Bridge.
Scott had additionally turned down Bournemouth’s second contract proposal, leaving his long-term future unresolved.
Nevertheless, Bournemouth’s willpower to retain him has remained unchanged because the starting of the summer time window.
With Chelsea anticipated to play only one match per week for giant components of the season, the membership don’t consider reinforcements in central midfield are at present obligatory.
Chelsea’s curiosity has subsequently cooled, and except Bournemouth dramatically change their place, Scott is anticipated to remain for one more season, with a possible departure extra more likely to come subsequent summer time.
