Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball.LondonUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
Chelsea eye Alex Scott as Xhaka alternative
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott remains a Chelsea target as Xabi Alonso seeks midfield reinforcements.
A. Scott
player
Player
Alex Scott
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Bournemouth
Linked club
Chelsea
What happened. Chelsea are still interested in signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, but no deal has been completed yet.
- Chelsea initially bid £8m for Granit Xhaka, which Sunderland rejected.
- Xhaka was open to reuniting with Alonso but did not force an exit.
- Sunderland held firm, so Chelsea turned to Scott as an alternative.
Chelsea may need to move quickly as the transfer window deadline approaches in September.
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