Overview
- Bournemouth quietly reversed their summer stance on Monday and said they will listen to exceptional January offers for Alex Scott rather than actively putting him up for sale.
- Clubs would likely face an asking price of about £100 million or more to open negotiations because Bournemouth value Scott highly and hold him under contract until 2028.
- Chelsea remain the most persistent suitors after submitting bids in the summer, and reports now name Liverpool as a newly credible bidder for a mid‑season swoop.
- Any transfer would depend on three conditions: a very large fee, Scott’s willingness to leave and Bournemouth’s assessment of their Premier League safety and squad fitness.
- Scott’s recent England breakthrough has raised his market value and bargaining power, which helps explain Bournemouth’s new stance and could push clubs to pay a January premium rather than wait until summer.