Bournemouth willing to sell Alex Scott for £100m in January
Bournemouth will consider selling Alex Scott in January if a fee of around £100m is met, though the club's Premier League position could still block any deal.
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Bournemouth are open to selling England midfielder Alex Scott in January, provided an offer of around £100m arrives and the club is not fighting relegation, according to senior sources.
The 23-year-old has been pushing to leave Vitality Stadium since rejecting two contract offers at the end of last season. Bournemouth had insisted throughout the recent international break that he was not available.
The club's position has shifted following a final round of talks with Scott's representatives. The Cherries are now willing to sanction a sale in January, though their league standing will be a key factor — if Bournemouth are struggling near the bottom, they may decide they need Scott to help secure Premier League survival.
The change of stance is significant. During the summer, Bournemouth rejected contact from all six of the Premier League's traditional top clubs. Chelsea tested the water with a bid starting at £60m and rising to £64m with add-ons, which was turned down.
Chelsea and Liverpool are believed to retain an interest in Scott heading into January. Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are said to have moved on to other targets over the summer.
