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Bournemouth reject three Chelsea bids for Alex Scott as transfer stance holds
Bournemouth have rejected three Chelsea bids for Alex Scott and remain determined to keep the England midfielder, despite the 23-year-old turning down attempts to extend a contract that has two years left to run.
Chelsea have had three bids rejected for Alex Scott as Bournemouth maintain that the England midfielder will not be sold before the transfer deadline.
The i reports that Chelsea have made repeated attempts to prise the 23-year-old away from the south coast, but Bournemouth have rejected each approach and remain determined to retain one of the most valuable players in Marco Rose’s squad.
Chelsea’s pursuit has been persistent. Bournemouth rejected a £64 million offer earlier in the summer and made clear at the time that further approaches would not be welcomed. The latest development indicates that stance has not softened despite Chelsea returning with additional proposals.
Scott’s contract situation adds another layer to the negotiations. He has two years remaining on his current deal and has rejected Bournemouth’s attempts to extend it, leaving the club with a significant long-term decision even as they refuse to sanction a sale this summer.
The midfielder has attracted interest from several leading Premier League clubs, but Chelsea have been the most aggressive suitor during the closing stages of the window.
Their interest also comes amid uncertainty around the composition of Xabi Alonso’s midfield. Manchester City continue to monitor Enzo Fernández, while Chelsea have been assessing potential additions capable of offering technical security, ball progression and Premier League experience.
For Bournemouth, however, the calculation extends beyond Scott’s contractual position. The club are preparing for a European campaign and have consistently resisted attempts to dismantle a squad that performed strongly last season.
Scott’s refusal to sign new terms gives interested clubs reason to believe his future could eventually become negotiable, but it has not yet altered Bournemouth’s position for this window.
With September 1 approaching, Chelsea must now decide whether to test that resolve for a fourth time or redirect their resources elsewhere. Bournemouth, after rejecting three approaches, have made their position increasingly difficult to misinterpret.