Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract
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- Alex Scott rejected a new contract offer from Bournemouth, turning down terms that had been on the table for at least two months despite being a summer priority for the club.
- Bournemouth insist Scott is not for sale and have maintained this position publicly, directly with the player, and to interested clubs, even as his current deal enters its final two years.
- Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City, and Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs showing interest in Scott, with Arsenal having had an approach turned down in June.
- Bournemouth value Scott at around £80m and have rejected bids, citing financial stability from recent player sales and qualification for the Europa League as reasons they are not under pressure to sell.
- Junior Kroupi is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Tottenham, and Bournemouth are taking a similar firm stance, refusing to entertain offers for the highly rated forward.
- Scott joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2023 for £25m, has made 89 appearances, scored six goals, and helped the club secure sixth place and European qualification in 2025-26.
Why it matters: Bournemouth’s refusal to sell Scott or Kroupi despite high valuations and elite interest preserves their squad strength and financial leverage, while rival clubs face rising costs in a transfer market where fees for young midfielders now exceed £100m, as seen in recent deals for Rogers and Anderson.
