With four days remaining in the Premier League transfer market, an intense bidding war for Bournemouth’s Alex Scott has gathered momentum. Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea are all involved, and the Bournemouth hierarchy have responded by slapping a minimum valuation of $106M on the talented midfielder.
Chelsea’s $85M Opening Bid Rejected
Hooligan Soccer can reveal that Chelsea made the first big move in this race by submitting an official opening bid worth $85 million. However, the south coast side promptly rejected the offer, maintaining their stubborn seller stance in negotiations. The Bournemouth management remains extremely resolute that they will not part ways with their prized asset unless rivals meet their demanded amount.
Liverpool Playing a Waiting Game
Liverpool have also been monitoring the English midfielder’s situation closely. But the Merseyside giants are well aware that securing the rising star will require a massive budget. To that end, Anfield is playing a strategic game. We’re told Liverpool scouts thoroughly analyzed the player’s match data and are evaluating making a move in the final moments of the transfer window that will satisfy Bournemouth’s demands.
The Chelsea-Man City Dance
Manchester City are also tracking this talent, but with a very different perspective. They are currently in deep negotiations with Chelsea over Enzo Fernández. Alex Scott is seen as a possible back-up in the event these plans fall through. To that end, City officials have made contact with the player’s representatives and Bournemouth to clarify the payment terms required to trigger a move.
On the Stamford Bridge side, the board gave the green light for Enzo Fernández’s move to Manchester City conditional on securing Alex Scott as a direct replacement. With their initial offer rejected, Chelsea negotiators are re-evaluating the proposal package to fall more in line with Bournemouth’s expectations. Our sources state this proposal will be very close to the Cherries’ $106M minimum.
This domino effect dependency makes for tense and nerve-wracking discussion between all three parties.
Arsenal’s Opportunistic Interest
Hooligan Soccer has learned that Arsenal are also showing interest in the English midfielder, with North London scouts closely monitoring the player’s tactical flexibility. However, following Bournemouth’s clear floor price, the club’s leadership is evaluating whether to submit an official opening bid.
Bournemouth’s Position
With all this movement, Bournemouth sit securely in the driver’s seat. Scott’s contract is secure through June 2028 and they’ve set their floor price very high. The club is extremely pleased with the young midfielder’s development, and they’re not looking to sell him, especially this late in the window where finding a replacement would be difficult.
But according to sources close to Hooligan Soccer, club officials expressed that while they value the player’s role in the team, they will pave the way for the transfer if a Champions League club meets their record valuation expectations.
The Final Stretch
Manchester City are ramping up pressure to conclude the Enzo Fernández operation with Chelsea swiftly. However, Chelsea’s insistence on completing the Alex Scott transfer first has made that challenging. Liverpool’s scouts are lurking in the shadows, preparing a last-minute effort to derail the others. Arsenal have joined Liverpool on the sidelines, watching and waiting.
As the transfer window enters its final days, all eyes are turned to which Premier League giant might meet Bournemouth’s valuation expectation. While Alex Scott is extremely warm to joining a Champions League club, this fierce race between Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City is set to be one of the biggest stories in the waning days of the window.
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