Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects new contract amid transfer interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Bournemouth's Alex Scott has declined a new contract offer as Premier League clubs show increasing interest. The 22-year-old midfielder, who has two years remaining on his current deal, has attracted attention from several top teams, including Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City, and Chelsea. Previous attempts by Arsenal to secure Scott were unsuccessful, as Bournemouth rejected their approach. Scott, who joined the club from Bristol City in 2023, is yet to make a senior international appearance for England despite being selected for the squad last November.
- •Alex Scott rejects Bournemouth's new contract offer.
- •Interest from top Premier League teams is growing.
- •Scott has two years left on his current deal.
- •Bournemouth rejected a previous approach from Arsenal.
- •Scott joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2023.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — 'Bournemouth are in a difficult position'
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Scott rejects new Bournemouth deal amid Arsenal interest
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Scott turns down latest Bournemouth contract offer
- 8:10 AMBBC Sport — Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract
"BBC Radio Solent's Jordan Clark and Joe Partington have been discussing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott's future after he turned down the chance to sign a contract extension. With two years left on his current deal, Scott is being tracked by Europe's elite, with the Cherries rejecting a £64m bid from Chelsea.
"Alex Scott has rejected a new contract at Bournemouth amid strong interest from several Premier League clubs.The Cherries made tying the England Under-21 midfielder to fresh terms a summer priority, b...
"In-demand Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has reportedly turned down a new contract offer.The 22-year-old still has two seasons remaining on his current deal with the Cherries but the club are keen...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 11:15 AM'Bournemouth are in a difficult position'
BBC Radio Solent's Jordan Clark and Joe Partington have been discussing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott's future after he turned down the chance to sign a contract extension. With two years left on his current deal, Scott is being tracked by Europe's elite, with the Cherries rejecting a £64m bid from Chelsea.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 11:40 AMAlex Scott rejects new Bournemouth deal amid Arsenal interest
Alex Scott has rejected a new contract at Bournemouth amid strong interest from several Premier League clubs.The Cherries made tying the England Under-21 midfielder to fresh terms a summer priority, b...
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 10:20 AMAlex Scott turns down latest Bournemouth contract offer
In-demand Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has reportedly turned down a new contract offer.The 22-year-old still has two seasons remaining on his current deal with the Cherries but the club are keen...
- BBC SportJul 21, 2026, 8:10 AMBournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects a new contract amid growing Premier League interest in the England international.
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