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Chelsea confident of finally signing Alex Scott in £100m January deal

Chelsea are preparing to make a blockbuster move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in the January transfer window. Blues believe they will land £100m Alex Scott in January The Blues hold a strong belief that they will finally secure the…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 6:26 AM
Chelsea confident of finally signing Alex Scott in £100m January deal
Key Things to Know
  • Chelsea are confident of signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in a permanent £100m deal in January.
  • The Blues previously had a £64m bid rejected during the summer transfer window.
  • Scott reportedly resists Bournemouth's contract extension offers and is open to working with manager Xabi Alonso.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea are reportedly confident of completing a permanent £100m transfer for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott during the January transfer window. Manager Xabi Alonso is set to target the 23-year-old once again after the Blues failed with a £64m bid in the summer, with the club seeking midfield reinforcements following Enzo Fernandez's departure.

Scott is reportedly open to the move, attracted by the opportunity to play under Alonso alongside Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers. Bournemouth hope to offer Scott a new contract with a release clause, but Chelsea expect the club to sell as he enters the final 18 months of his contract.

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