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Manchester United\u2019s midfield rebuild has reportedly taken another sharp turn after the latest decision by Alex Scott, though the Red Devils face a major threat from two of their rivals for the AFC Bournemouth maestro.<\/p>\n
New No.1 Target<\/h5>\n
Having faced a series of setbacks in pursuit of the leading candidates to replace Casemiro, Manchester United have pivoted towards Scott as their new priority target. The 22-year-old enjoyed a meteoric rise with Bournemouth last season under the careful tutelage of Andoni Iraola, helping to propel the Cherries to European football for the first time in the club\u2019s 127-year history.<\/p>\n
Hailed as \u201cunbelievable\u201d by Pep Guardiola while still plying his trade for Bristol City in the Championship, Scott\u2019s talent has never been in doubt; it has simply been a case of him finding his feet in the Premier League to apply his outstanding talents. <\/p>\n
The England under-21 international, who trained with the Three Lions in the build-up to the World Cup in North America, has demonstrated marked improvements defensively and out of possession \u2013 two areas fundamental to Iraola\u2019s system.<\/p>\n
Following a match-winning performance at the Emirates in April, where Scott ran the show before scoring the winner against Arsenal, the Spanish tactician praised his No.8 as \u201cvery, very complete\u201d.<\/p>\n
Alex Scott Premier League stats: 2025\/26 Season<\/h2>\n
| Appearances<\/th>\n | 37<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|
| Minutes per game<\/td>\n | 77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Touches<\/td>\n | 54.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Key passes<\/td>\n | 0.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Accurate passes<\/td>\n | 31.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Interceptions <\/td>\n | 1.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Tackles <\/td>\n | 1.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Goals and assists <\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Source: Sofascore<\/p>\n With Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes having chosen offers from Premier League rivals, while Aurelien Tchouameni is content to remain with Real Madrid, United have zeroed in on Scott as an alternative, though they are far from the only admirer. <\/p>\n Virtually every member of England\u2019s elite has expressed interest this summer, though United are joined by Arsenal and Chelsea as the three clubs in hottest pursuit. Crucially, Scott is understood to be keen on a move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n Scott says no<\/h5>\nBournemouth are adamant they do not want to lose Scott, however, with new boss Marco Rose \u2013 Iraola\u2019s replacement after he took charge of Liverpool in June \u2013 considering the midfielder integral.<\/p>\n With a contract expiring in 2028, talks have been ongoing for months to tie the Guernsey native down to a new deal. It would include improved terms and a release clause, mirroring the tactic Bournemouth have employed before with their prized assets, such as Antoine Semenyo.<\/p>\n But in a major boost for Manchester United, Scott is understood to have \u201cturned down\u201d the Cherries\u2019 latest proposal, according to Sky Sports<\/em>. \u201cStrong interest\u201d from the Red Devils, as well as Arsenal and Chelsea, is suggested as a possible reason.<\/p>\n \u201cBournemouth have made Scott a number of offers since discussions began towards the end of the season \u2013 but it is believed the midfielder has indicated he is not currently willing to agree new terms,\u201d the report states. <\/p>\n \u201cThe Cherries do not want to sell the talented midfielder, who has entered the final two years of his current contract, and have already knocked back inquiries from the Premier League trio.\u201d<\/p>\n This has been confirmed by Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who reveals Scott\u2019s representatives have \u201cinformed Bournemouth about decision to turn down second proposal over new deal.\u201d <\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8\u274c Alex Scott and his camp informed Bournemouth about decision to turn down second proposal over new deal.<\/p>\n Bournemouth insist to keep the player and open to include a release clause into new contract but no agreement yet.<\/p>\n |
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