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“The door is open” – Chelsea could move up plans to sign “top target” in January says Romano

The rumours around Alex Scott are making a January move are getting more and more intense, with Fabrizio Romano now weighing in. If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source…

By Will Faulks · Caught Offside

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Chelsea could accelerate their pursuit of AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott ahead of the January transfer window.
Fabrizio Romano revealed Bournemouth are now open to negotiations, shifting from their firm stance in the summer.
Chelsea consider Scott a top midfield target and could seek a permanent transfer to prevent bidding wars with rivals.

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Fabrizio Romano reports that AFC Bournemouth have opened the door to potentially selling midfielder Alex Scott, with Chelsea retaining strong interest. While Bournemouth are not actively putting Scott on the market, Romano noted that their stance has shifted since the summer, making a potential January transfer a distinct possibility for the London club.

Chelsea reportedly considered Scott their top midfield target during the summer transfer window but could not complete a permanent transfer. The article suggests Chelsea could act in January to beat rival suitors, despite the prospect of paying a premium to secure the England international midfielder early.

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“The door is open” – Chelsea could move up plans to sign “top target” in January says Romano

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