Alex Scott is back on the market in a way that will interest Arsenal and Manchester United. Bournemouth’s reported asking price has moved from £80m to about £60m, with Scott’s contract running to 2028 and both clubs listed among the leading contenders.
Bournemouth's valuation
The price change is the main development. One report had Bournemouth wanting at least £80m, but more recent reporting put the fee closer to £60m for the 22-year-old midfielder. That is still a serious number, but it is less than the figure that had been circulating earlier in the window.
Bournemouth also still have leverage because Scott is tied to the club until 2028. There is no suggestion of a forced sale, which leaves the club in a stronger position than many sellers when bigger sides start asking questions.
Scott's form keeps the interest alive
The reason Arsenal and United are watching is not hard to find. Scott has averaged 7.56 across his last five Premier League matches and played 456 minutes in that spell, which points to a player who is central to Bournemouth rather than a fringe option.
Bournemouth finished sixth in the Premier League with 57 points, and Scott was part of that level. He scored the winning goal against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium earlier this season, another reminder of why he has stayed in the conversation. The reported £60m figure does not make the deal easy, but it does keep it realistic enough for the two clubs named most often.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →