Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionBBC SportUnverified source· 24 Sept 2026
Chelsea lead race for Bournemouth's Alex Scott
Chelsea are reportedly at the front of the queue for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott if he becomes available.
A. Scott
player
Player
Alex Scott
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Bournemouth
Linked club
Chelsea
What happened. Chelsea will head the queue if Bournemouth's English midfielder Alex Scott becomes available in January, according to the Mail.
- Scott, 23, is an English midfielder currently at Bournemouth.
- Chelsea are reportedly leading the chase for his signature.
- Any move would depend on Scott becoming available in January.
Chelsea are monitoring Scott's situation ahead of the January transfer window.
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