Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 31 Jul 2026
Chelsea to improve bid for Alex Scott, but still short
Chelsea are readying a £70m offer for Bournemouth's Alex Scott, but it may not be enough.
A. Scott
player
Player
Alex Scott
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Bournemouth
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
£70m (improved bid)
What happened. Chelsea are preparing an improved bid of around £70m for Alex Scott after a £64m offer was rejected by Bournemouth.
- Scott remains a top target for Chelsea this summer.
- Bournemouth still insist on a higher valuation.
- Sources with ties to the agents industry confirmed the interest.
Chelsea must increase their offer to meet Bournemouth's valuation to secure the midfielder.
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