Chelsea aims to secure Alex Scott amid Arsenal's Guimaraes pursuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Arsenal seeks to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United but may shift focus to Alex Scott of Bournemouth if negotiations falter. Scott, who has declined to sign a new Bournemouth contract, is attracting interest from Chelsea as well. Bournemouth currently insists that Scott is not available, but his contract situation could change their stance. Both clubs are closely monitoring the situation as the transfer window progresses, with a potential sale looking more likely if suitable offers are made.
- •Arsenal prioritizes Bruno Guimaraes but may consider alternatives soon.
- •Chelsea is preparing to make an offer for Alex Scott.
- •Scott declined a new contract with Bournemouth to facilitate a move.
- •Bournemouth has stated Scott is not for sale, but this may change.
- •The transfer window is approaching its close, heightening urgency for negotiations.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea to hijack Arsenal’s move for Guimaraes alternative
"Arsenal remain keen to sign Bruno Guimaraes this summer, but if they fail to reach an agreement with Newcastle United, they could turn their attention to Alex Scott of Bournemouth, who is also attract...
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