Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a second contract proposal from the club, putting several Premier League heavyweights on high alert, according to multiple reports.
Second proposal turned down
According to Fabrizio Romano, Scott and his representatives have informed Bournemouth of their decision to turn down the latest contract offer. The Italian transfer expert reported that Bournemouth are insisting on keeping the England international and are open to including a release clause in any new deal, though no agreement has been reached yet. Sky Sports News understands that Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all showing strong interest in the midfielder, while BBC Sport confirms Scott has rejected the new contract amid growing Premier League attention.
"Alex Scott and his camp informed Bournemouth about decision to turn down second proposal over new deal. Bournemouth insist to keep the player and open to include a release clause into new contract but no agreement yet. Premier League top clubs, attentive."
£80m valuation set
As reported by Ben Jacobs for GiveMeSport, Bournemouth still have no intention of selling Scott and have placed an £80m valuation on the midfielder. However, Jacobs notes this figure has not been formally quoted to interested clubs. The Cherries made their first renewal offer back in March, indicating their determination to secure Scott's long-term future at the Vitality Stadium.
The rejection of a second contract proposal suggests Scott may be considering his options amid sustained interest from some of England's biggest clubs. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have all been named by Sky Sports as clubs showing strong interest, while other reports from Yahoo Sports and talkSPORT also mention Liverpool as potential suitors for the midfielder.
Reliability check: Reliability: 5/5. This story is backed by top-tier sources including Fabrizio Romano, Sky Sports News, BBC Sport and Ben Jacobs, all confirming the contract rejection and Premier League interest.
Player profile: Alex Scott
- Age
- 22
- Position
- Midfield - Central Midfield
- Height
- 1,78 m
- Foot
- right
- Nationality
- England Guernsey
- Club
- AFC Bournemouth
- Contract until
- 30/06/2028
- Market value
- €50.00m
- Peak value
- €50.00m (03/06/2026)
Market value development
Transfer history
| Season | Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | 10/08/2023 | Bristol City | Bournemouth | €23.00m |
Player data and market values: Transfermarkt.
