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According to reports, AFC Bournemouth star Alex Scott is \u2018keen\u2019 on joining Chelsea after the Premier League giants had a \u00a364m offer rejected.<\/p>\n
In recent days, Chelsea<\/strong> have made a serious statement in this summer\u2019s transfer window, having splashed out around \u00a3117m to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.<\/p>\n It has since been reported that they are in \u2018advanced talks\u2019 to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace<\/strong>while they have moved to recruit Scott from Bournemouth.<\/p>\n Scott<\/strong> was one of Bournemouth\u2019s standout performers during the 2025\/26 campaign, and they are keen to tie him to a new contract beyond the end of his current deal in 2028.<\/p>\n However, it was reported on Tuesday that the talented midfielder has turned down Bournemouth\u2019s latest contract offer because he wants to move elsewhere this summer.<\/p>\n READ: Garnacho falling highest to Villa as Emery\u2019s latest redemption project<\/strong><\/p>\n Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United have been linked with Scott, but Chelsea have been the first of the Premier League Big Six to make a serious move for the midfielder.<\/p>\n On Tuesday evening, a report revealed that the Blues have had a \u00a364m bid rejected for Scott,<\/strong> who is reportedly valued at \u00a380m by Bournemouth.<\/p>\n It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will return with another offer for Scott, but a new report from The Evening Standard<\/em> claims the Blues have been \u2018handed a major boost\u2019 in the race to sign the Bournemouth standout.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Enzo Fernandez tipped to \u2018throw in the towel\u2019 at Chelsea with \u2018perfect\u2019 replacement named by ex-Blue<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the report, Scott \u2018wants to join\u2019 Chelsea this summer, though Bournemouth \u2018insist he is not for sale\u2019.<\/p>\n Still, it is also noted that talks over a new deal have \u2018slowed\u2019 in recent days, while Chelsea are working quickly to sitn Scott ahead of rivals.<\/p>\n The report explains:<\/p>\n \u2018Standard Sport understands that Scott was first offered a new deal in March, with Bournemouth confident they could convince the former Bristol City midfielder to commit his future to the club.<\/p>\n \u2018Since then, talks have slowed, and Scott is now keen to move on as Chelsea accelerate their interest in a bid to ward off other potential suitors. Arsenal and Manchester City have also been credited with interest in Scott, but have yet to make a formal approach for the England international.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Journalist Ben Jacobs, meanwhile, claims Chelsea are keen on bringing in a new midfielder because they are open to offloading Enzo Fernandez if certain conditions are met.<\/p>\n Jacobs said on X: \u2018Chelsea are exploring the midfield market after seeing a \u00a364m bid for Alex Scott rejected, as exclusively revealed.<\/p>\n \u2018Another midfielder arriving is not a guarantee Enzo Fernandez will be sold. #CFC remain open to Fernandez signing a new contract, but if the club\u2019s \u00a3120m valuation met an exit is possible this summer.\u2019<\/p>\n READ NEXT: One World Cup player for every Premier League club including Kone to Man Utd<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\nAlex Scott wants to join Chelsea this summer<\/h2>\n
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