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Man United fall behind Chelsea in the race for England star praised by Thomas Tuchel

Manchester United may have some serious catching up to do if they want to sign Alex Scott next summer, with Chelsea currently believed to be leading the race for the Bournemouth midfielder. United have tracked Scott for some time and…

By Ahad Shaukat · Caught Offside

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 9:16 AM

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Chelsea are reportedly leading Manchester United in the race to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.
Chelsea previously saw multiple bids exceeding £60 million for a permanent transfer rejected by Bournemouth.
Scott recently made his first England start under manager Thomas Tuchel in a 7-0 victory against Croatia.

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Chelsea are reportedly leading Manchester United in the race to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott ahead of next summer. The Blues previously had multiple bids exceeding £60 million rejected during the summer transfer window, placing them in a stronger position than United. Liverpool and Arsenal are also monitoring the 23-year-old midfielder.

Scott's valuation has climbed further following his full England debut in a 7-0 UEFA Nations League win against Croatia, which earned praise from manager Thomas Tuchel. CaughtOffside writer Ahad Shaukat argues that Manchester United must act early if they want to secure a permanent transfer for Scott over their Premier League rivals.

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