Despite the rejection, Bournemouth remain firm in their stance that they do not wish to sell the midfielder. The club has reportedly already dismissed initial inquiries from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United, who are all identified as frontrunners for his signature. Liverpool has also been linked to the situation as the transfer market for midfielders continues to see significant investment.
New Bournemouth manager Marco Rose has expressed confidence in retaining his key players, including Scott, Junior Kroupi, and Rayan, ahead of the club’s upcoming European campaign. “I think Alex knows what he has with this club, and it’s always about the right moment to do the next step,” Rose said. He emphasized that the club is actively demonstrating to its young talent that it provides the optimal environment for continued development.
Market valuations for midfielders have surged this summer, with high-profile moves such as Elliot Anderson’s reported £116m transfer to Manchester City and Morgan Rogers’ anticipated £117m move to Chelsea setting a high benchmark. While Bournemouth reportedly values Scott in excess of £60m, the club is hopeful that the current inflated market could attract even higher bids should they be forced to negotiate.
Scott, often referred to as ‘The Guernsey Grealish’ for his dribbling prowess, played a pivotal role in Bournemouth’s sixth-place finish last season, which secured the club its first-ever European qualification.