Bournemouth rejects late Chelsea bid for midfielder Alex Scott

AFC Bournemouth declined a late offer from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott during the recent transfer window. The club remained firm in its policy to retain key players despite receiving significant interest from multiple Premier League sides, including Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Chelsea had previously submitted a £64 million bid for the 23-year-old earlier this summer, which was also rejected. Scott has entered the final two years of his current contract and has declined a proposed extension, fueling speculation regarding a potential exit next summer. Bournemouth currently values the midfielder at £100 million, though his market valuation may shift as his contract duration decreases. Despite the transfer speculation, Scott has maintained his form, most recently scoring for Bournemouth in a weekend match against Everton.

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