Bournemouth rejects Chelsea's £60m bid for Alex Scott

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Bournemouth rejects Chelsea's £60m bid for Alex Scott
Summary

Bournemouth has turned down an offer from Chelsea exceeding £60 million for midfielder Alex Scott. The decision comes as Chelsea seeks to bolster its squad ahead of the upcoming season, targeting Scott as a key addition. Bournemouth, aiming to retain their young talent, continues to resist advances for their players. The situation remains fluid as Chelsea may explore alternative options in the transfer market.

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  • •Bournemouth has rejected Chelsea's bid for Alex Scott.
  • •The offer from Chelsea was over £60 million.
  • •Chelsea is seeking to strengthen its squad this summer.
  • •Bournemouth aims to keep their promising young players.
Latest Updates
  • 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Premier League star wants to join Chelsea despite rejected bid
  • 6:06 AMYahoo Sports — Bournemouth turn down Chelsea bid for Alex Scott
  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea see £64m bid for Alex Scott rejected by Bournemouth
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Chelsea have had a surprise bid for Alex Scott turned down by Bournemouth, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook.The Blues reportedly submitted a bid upwards of £60 million for the English mid...

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Chelsea have had an offer of £64m rejected for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.Bournemouth have informed Chelsea of their decision to turn down the offer and have suggested all further approaches w...

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Alex Scott to Chelsea latest as Bournemouth reject £64m bidChelsea’s search for midfield reinforcements has centred on Alex Scott, with The Standard reporting that Bournemouth have rejected a £64m...

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