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Bournemouth will consider Scott sale in January for over £80m

Bournemouth's steadfast refusal to sell Alex Scott is softening, with the England midfielder continuing to refuse offers to sign a new contract at the south coast club, Sky Sports News has been told.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:52 AM
Bournemouth will consider Scott sale in January for over £80m
Key Things to Know
  • Bournemouth will consider permanent transfer offers over £80m for Alex Scott after his refusal to sign a new deal.
  • Scott has about 18 months remaining on his contract and is monitored by Chelsea and Liverpool.
  • Head coach Marco Rose insisted Scott remains committed to Bournemouth despite the ongoing transfer speculation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bournemouth will consider permanent transfer offers exceeding £80m for midfielder Alex Scott in January as he continues to refuse a new contract. With the 23-year-old England international having roughly 18 months remaining on his current deal, the club is softening its stance to prevent his market valuation from declining further.

Chelsea and Liverpool retain strong interest in Scott, who is ambitious to explore opportunities with top clubs. Despite the speculation, Bournemouth head coach Marco Rose publicly insisted that Scott remains fully committed to the squad while currently recovering from a thigh tendon injury.

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