Chelsea make ‘unbelievable’ £58m star top target for January but face battle with Liverpool – report

Chelsea have made Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott their top priority for the upcoming January transfer window, according to a report from The Sun. The 23-year-old England international, currently valued at £58m, previously attracted interest from Chelsea last summer. The Blues are prioritizing a midfield acquisition after missing out on Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as a replacement for Enzo Fernández.

Liverpool are also reportedly interested in securing a permanent deal for Scott, who has made nearly 100 appearances for Bournemouth since joining from Bristol City in 2023. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is seeking reinforcements to bolster his squad's Champions League qualification bid, with the report noting current midfield depth issues despite options like Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.