Bournemouth have made it clear that midfielder Alex Scott is not for sale this summer, despite strong interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea. The 22-year-old, who joined the Cherries from Bristol City in 2023, enjoyed a breakthrough Premier League season under former manager Andoni Iraola, making 37 appearances in central midfield.
Scott's rise to prominence
Scott's performances earned him a first call-up to the England senior squad, though he is yet to win a cap and missed out on a place at the 2026 World Cup. The Guernsey-born star is widely expected to feature regularly for the Three Lions in the future as his reputation continues to grow.
Bournemouth's firm stance
According to the BBC, Arsenal have made an enquiry about Scott's availability, but Bournemouth have insisted he is not for sale. With two years left on his current contract, the club is keen to extend his deal in order to ward off interest from Premier League giants. Reports had suggested Scott could be available for around £60m this summer, but Bournemouth are determined to keep hold of him.
New era under Marco Rose
Bournemouth are preparing for Europa League action under new manager Marco Rose and are keen to retain their best players after a significant exodus over the past year. Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, Illia Zabarnyi and Dango Ouattara all left last summer, while Antoine Semenyo departed in January. Marcos Senesi is the latest first-choice player to leave, joining Tottenham at the end of his contract this summer. While Bournemouth remain susceptible to large bids from top clubs, they intend to keep Scott in this transfer window.
