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Recently, it felt as though Alex Scott was going to be Manchester United\u2019s big-money midfield signing.<\/p>\n
Struggle to nail marquee midfielder signing<\/h2>\n
Top midfield target Elliot Anderson decided to move to the Etihad over a switch to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
Mateus Fernandes then joined Tottenham Hotspur after United opted against outbidding the North London side.<\/p>\n
There was also talk of United going for Aurelien Tchouameni, viewed as a dream Casemiro replacement. However, news then broke that Tchouameni had agreed a new long-term deal with Real Madrid, a move that dwarfed the Red Devils\u2019 chances of signing him this summer.<\/p>\n
With all those names crossed off the list, Alex Scott suddenly emerged as the likely United marquee midfield signing.<\/p>\n
And just as the Old Trafford faithful were waiting for United to convince AFC Bournemouth to agree to the midfielder\u2019s sale, an interesting update has dropped.<\/p>\n
Alex Scott pursuit ended<\/h3>\n
As per The Mirror, United have dropped out of the race for Scott.<\/p>\n
The reputable transfer source explains:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Cherries are holding out for in excess of \u00a370m for one of their prize assets.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnited are not prepared to meet the asking price \u2013 and will continue to look at alternative targets instead.\u201d<\/p>\n
Difference in valuation<\/h4>\n
While it has been obvious that Bournemouth are not keen on a sale, despite the midfielder refusing to commit his future to them, they would nonetheless demand crazy figures:<\/p>\n
\u201cUnited valued Scott in the \u00a340m bracket, due to the fact he has still to win his first full England cap and hasn\u2019t played in the Champions League.\u201d<\/p>\n
For that reason, United were never going to convince the South Coast Premier League side to sanction the midfielder\u2019s exit, especially not when they rejected Chelsea\u2019s \u00a360 million offer.<\/p>\n
Scott\u2019s race is now down to Arsenal and Chelsea.<\/p>\n
As for United, it will be interesting to see who they turn to instead.<\/p>\n
Kone or Tchouameni<\/h5>\n
There is progress on the Manu Kone front, with personal terms agreed.<\/p>\n
Tchouameni could also become available if Real Madrid sign Rodri.<\/p>\n
Kone or Tchouameni, it will be interesting to see which one arrives as United\u2019s third midfielder, following the Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos deals.<\/p>\n
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