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£90m may be enough for Chelsea to complete transfer as interesting detail emerges…

Chelsea may reportedly be able to get a deal done for Alex Scott at more like £90m than the £100m that Bournemouth have been hoping for. Although Scott has also been linked with Liverpool in recent times, it seems the…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 6:59 AM
£90m may be enough for Chelsea to complete transfer as interesting detail emerges…
Key Things to Know
  • Chelsea could secure a permanent deal for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott for £90m instead of £100m.
  • Bournemouth's hopes for a bidding war decreased due to Liverpool's reported lack of strong interest.
  • Chelsea are seeking midfield replacements after selling Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125m.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea could potentially sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott for £90m rather than the £100m valuation originally sought by the Cherries. According to the Daily Mail, a lack of strong competition from Liverpool means Bournemouth may not trigger a bidding war, potentially allowing Chelsea to finalize a permanent deal for the England international at a lower fee.

Chelsea are actively searching for midfield reinforcements following the late-summer sale of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125m. While the Blues have also monitored Adam Wharton, CaughtOffside notes that current indicators point toward Scott as their primary target, leaving remaining funds for other squad areas.

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