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Chelsea will have to change January midfielder plans after Premier League rivals’ stance on midfielder made clear

Alex Scott is not going to be coming to Chelsea in January, despite a lot of talk about the Blues’ interest in the midfielder. If…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:47 AM

Key Things to Know

Chelsea must alter their January transfer plans because Bournemouth will not allow midfielder Alex Scott to leave mid-season.
A BBC report indicates Bournemouth will refuse a January transfer for Scott despite Chelsea's sustained interest.
The writer notes Chelsea's priority is signing a central midfielder to partner Moises Caicedo.

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Chelsea will need to alter their January transfer plans after Bournemouth made clear that midfielder Alex Scott will not be available mid-season. According to a BBC report, the Cherries will not permit the key England international to leave during the winter window, despite Chelsea viewing him as a top target to partner Moises Caicedo.

Will Faulks notes that Chelsea now face a decision on whether to pursue a short-term signing, adjust their long-term target, or wait until the summer transfer window with their current squad options.

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