Chelsea eye Alex Scott as Xhaka alternative

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott remains a Chelsea target as Xabi Alonso seeks midfield reinforcements.

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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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