Chelsea tried but failed to sign another central midfielder in the summer transfer window with Enzo Fernandez moving to Manchester City on deadline day, leaving Xabi Alonso a bit short
England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Alex Scott as the "complete package" following his first senior international start in a 7-0 victory over Croatia. Scott impressed in midfield for the Three Lions, validating Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso's ongoing interest in signing the 23-year-old Bournemouth midfielder.
Chelsea previously submitted a £64 million bid to sign Scott permanently in July, but Bournemouth rejected the offer. Although Chelsea maintain an interest ahead of the January transfer window, Bournemouth remain keen to keep Scott, who is thriving under head coach Marco Rose.
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