Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Man Utd face Chelsea battle for Alex Scott
Bournemouth's Alex Scott is wanted by both Manchester United and Chelsea this summer.
A. Scott
player
Player
Alex Scott
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Bournemouth
Linked club
Manchester United, Chelsea
What happened. Manchester United are interested in Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott but face competition from Chelsea for his signature.
- United have already signed midfielders Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
- Casemiro left at end of contract and Manuel Ugarte is injured.
- Kit Margetson also joined as a teenage goalkeeper.
United continue to strengthen after a busy start to the summer window.
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