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Chelsea's £64m bid for Bournemouth's Scott rejected amid Manchester interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:11 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Chelsea's £64m bid for Bournemouth's Scott rejected amid Manchester interest

Summary

Bournemouth have turned down a £64 million bid from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott. The Cherries stated they intend to retain Scott, who has rejected a contract offer that has been on the table for at least two months. Other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Manchester City, have shown interest in the player. Chelsea is also pursuing England defender John Stones on a free transfer after his exit from Manchester City. As part of their ongoing transfer efforts, Chelsea is also in talks with Crystal Palace regarding Maxence Lacroix and exploring additional options, including Como's Jacobo Ramon.

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By the Numbers

•Bournemouth rejected Chelsea's £64m bid for Alex Scott on July 22.
•Scott has declined a new contract offer from Bournemouth.
•Other Premier League teams are interested in Scott.
•Chelsea is targeting John Stones following his departure from Manchester City.
•The club is also in talks for Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix.

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8:11 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea bid for Scott and eye Stones

What they're saying

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Bournemouth have rejected a £64m bid from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott. Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City also expressed an interest in Scott earlier in the window. Chelsea are also interested in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester City.
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