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A move to Chelsea from Bournemouth for Alex Scott has collapsed, per the latest reporting. The story was first reported on 21 July and is backed by 6 reports, including 1 from tier-1 source, led by @Plettigoal. A reported fee of £64m is on the table.
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🚨🆕 Understand Chelsea remain very interested in Alex Scott and are considering submitting a new bid. Chelsea’s opening offer of £64 million was rejected by Bournemouth, who are determined to keep the 22 y/o midfielder. Following @talkSPORT. Confirmed. #CFC More teams keen on him. Not only Chelsea. Pep Guardiola once called him an "unbelievable player". Thomas Tuchel appreciates him a lot. @SkySportDE 🏴
Chelsea are exploring the midfield market after seeing a £64m bid for Alex Scott rejected, as exclusively revaled. Another midfielder arriving is not a guarantee Enzo Fernandez will be sold. #CFC remain open to Fernandez signing a new contract, but if the club's £120m valuation met an exit is possible this summer.🔵
More on exclusive Alex Scott story from earlier. Chelsea's rejected bid was £64m and was quickly turned down. Bournemouth told Chelsea, much like they did to Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United, that they don't wish to sell. Scott was first offered a new contract in March and on-off talks have taken place since. Scott has indicated he has no plans, as it stands, to sign a new deal, even though Bournemouth are prepared to offer a contract with a 2027 release clause. Bournemouth rem
🚨 More on exclusive Alex Scott story. Chelsea's rejected bid was worth £64m. 🤝 @alex_crook
🚨 Exclusive: Chelsea had a recent approach for Alex Scott rebuffed. #CFC willing to pay over £60m. Bournemouth made it made it clear they don’t wish to sell.🍒 With @alex_crook.🤝 https://t.co/k4PwXiqIV9
Alex Scott has turned down a new contract at Bournemouth after further discussions with the club. Bournemouth still don't want to sell and value Scott at £80m. Bournemouth made their first renewal offer in March and talks have continued since. Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City all made enquiries this summer and were told Scott is not for sale. Scott also appreciated by Chelsea. Scott's contract expires in summer 2028 and Bournemouth are content to keep him without an extension t
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Reported fee is €20M above our model value.
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Reported by 6 — 1 tier-1, 5 tier-2.
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