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Report: £67m-rated Germany midfielder is Liverpool’s Alex Scott alternative

Liverpool could lose out on Scott to Chelsea but there is an alternative target in place…

By Peter Staunton · Anfield Watch

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 9:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Liverpool has listed Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha as an alternative midfield target to Bournemouth's Alex Scott.
The proposed permanent transfer could involve an €80m (£67m) release clause becoming active in summer 2027.
Dortmund reportedly values Nmecha at €100m (£84m) for any club attempting to sign him earlier.

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Liverpool has identified Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a potential alternative target if they fail to sign Bournemouth's Alex Scott, according to TEAMtalk. The report indicates Chelsea is currently the favorite to land Scott, prompting the Reds to explore other permanent transfer options across Europe.

Nmecha is under contract with Dortmund until 2030, but his deal reportedly includes a summer 2027 release clause worth €80m (£67m). Any prospective suitor seeking to buy the 26-year-old German international before that point would have to meet Dortmund's valuation of around €100m (£84m).

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