The race is on! Alex Scott on the radar of several top English clubs

Arsenal have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in the race for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, making preliminary contact with the club.

Details: According to The i Sport, English football’s heavyweights are keeping a close eye on the situation of the 23-year-old England international, whose current contract with the Cherries runs until the summer of 2028.

The initial enquiries are exploratory, with the interested clubs looking to gauge the market conditions and Bournemouth’s stance. The situation is complicated by the fact that Scott has previously turned down a new contract with the club, fuelling speculation over a potential departure. Liverpool and Chelsea are showing the strongest interest as they look to move in the January transfer window, while Arsenal are inclined to wait until the summer—unless the race for the player’s signature forces them to bring forward their plans.

The talented midfielder is expected to command a high transfer fee, given his versatility and status as one of the Premier League’s brightest young central midfielders. Scott has made six appearances this season, scoring once and providing two assists. Transfermarkt values the player at €70 million.

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