Bournemouth's Alex Scott rejects new contract amid interest from top Premier League clubs

· Sports GBR

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract with the club, entering the final two years of his current deal and drawing significant attention from several of England's biggest teams.

Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are among the clubs pursuing the 22-year-old, with Arsenal having an approach turned down in June. Bournemouth have knocked back inquiries from interested parties and maintain that Scott is not for sale and will remain with the club next season. The Cherries have made multiple offers since discussions began late last season, with the first proposal tabled in March.

Scott, who joined from Bristol City in 2023 for £25 million, helped Bournemouth finish sixth and qualify for the Europa League. He is currently in Austria for pre-season preparations under manager Marco Rose after representing England at the World Cup.

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