Chelsea's Late Bid for Alex Scott Rejected by Bournemouth

Chelsea scrambled for a deadline-day midfield fix, but Bournemouth shut the door on Alex Scott.

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What happened. Chelsea made a late attempt to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott on deadline day, but the Cherries refused to sell the 23-year-old.

• Scott was a leading option to replace Enzo Fernandez, who was moving to Manchester City.
• Bournemouth rejected Chelsea's interest outright.
• Scott is a former England Under-21 international.

Chelsea may need to revisit their midfield plans in the next transfer window.

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