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Report: Liverpool given transfer timeline for £100m star, ‘mammoth bid’ expected

This could massively turn things around at Anfield.

By Zak Anderton · Anfield Watch

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 5:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Bournemouth are reportedly open to selling midfielder Alex Scott during the January transfer window if their valuation is met.
The proposed permanent transfer could cost over £100m after Scott rejected a contract offer from Bournemouth.
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a substantial bid to rival Liverpool for the 23-year-old midfielder's signature.

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Liverpool have reportedly received a transfer timeline to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the Cherries open to a permanent sale during the January window if their asking price is met. Speculation that Scott has already chosen Liverpool has been dismissed, while rival club Chelsea are reportedly preparing a significant bid for the 23-year-old midfielder.

Writer Zak Anderton argues that Scott would be a transformative signing for Liverpool due to his familiarity with manager Andoni Iraola's tactics. Scott has reportedly decided to leave Bournemouth after declining a record contract extension, with the club requiring a fee exceeding £100m to sanction any winter exit.

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