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Chelsea told what it will take to sign Alex Scott in January and it’s not a typo

Chelsea have been told what it would take to sign Alex Scott from Bournemouth in the January transfer window.

By Leah Jones · The Pride Of London

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Bournemouth reportedly want over £100 million to consider selling midfielder Alex Scott in January.
Chelsea are pursuing a permanent deal after seeing summer bids reaching £64 million rejected.
Alex Scott has rejected offers to extend his current Bournemouth contract beyond 2028.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Bournemouth will demand an offer exceeding £100 million to consider selling midfielder Alex Scott during the January transfer window, according to the Evening Standard. Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly monitoring the 23-year-old England international, with Blues manager Xabi Alonso seeking midfield reinforcements following Enzo Fernandez's £125 million summer transfer to Manchester City.

Chelsea previously saw summer bids of around £64 million rejected, but Scott has since declined contract extensions beyond his current deal expiring in 2028. However, Bournemouth's willingness to complete a permanent sale in January also depends on their Premier League survival status.

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Chelsea told what it will take to sign Alex Scott in January and it’s not a typo

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