Chelsea plans to pursue Alex Scott but faces January obstacle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Chelsea is preparing to attempt signing midfielder Alex Scott from Bournemouth but has been informed it won't happen in January. Reports indicate Bournemouth plans to retain Scott until the end of the season. Chelsea is weighing its options for a temporary solution in the winter transfer window while it anticipates negotiations could commence next summer. The two teams are scheduled to meet next weekend in the Premier League.
- •Chelsea aims to sign Alex Scott from Bournemouth.
- •Bournemouth intends to keep Scott until next summer.
- •Negotiations for Scott's transfer may not start until after January.
- •Chelsea is considering short-term options for the January window.
- •Chelsea will face Bournemouth in a Premier League match next weekend.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — New report has details on when Chelsea can begin campaign to sign their dream midfielder
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