Manchester United and Chelsea have both shown interest in Bournemouth's Alex Scott, a talented midfielder with experience in the Premier League. However, it appears that Chelsea holds a slight advantage in the pursuit due to submitting a formal bid.
Bournemouth value Scott at around £80 million, having previously rejected a £64 million offer from Chelsea. The player has also declined a new contract, potentially giving interested clubs more leverage as his current agreement approaches its final year.
Scott's desire for regular football is crucial for his development, rather than being used for a rotational role. This adds to United's appeal, as Bournemouth could potentially lower the valuation to £65 million with achievable add-ons. However, paying £80 million for a talented but not yet established elite midfielder may be considered excessive.
Despite facing challenges in agreeing a fee for their target in the left-back position, Chelsea seems prepared to reconsider their approach in the pursuit of Alex Scott.
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