Liverpool targeting Alex Scott amid midfielder contract controversies

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Liverpool targeting Alex Scott amid midfielder contract controversies
Summary

Liverpool is reportedly pursuing Alex Scott from Bournemouth as they plan to invest another £80 million in their midfield. This comes after significant contract renewals for Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, which raised questions about their on-field compatibility with existing players like Alexis Mac Allister. Scott, entering the final 18 months of his contract, is viewed as a potential solution for Liverpool's midfield depth, though concerns about redundancy with recent acquisitions remain. The club's need for a controlling midfielder is evident as they look to reshape their midfield strategy.

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  • •Liverpool aims to sign Alex Scott for £80 million.
  • •Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai received £560k-per-week contracts.
  • •Alexis Mac Allister's lack of a similar offer sparked controversy.
  • •Scott has 18 months left on his Bournemouth contract.
  • •There's concern over Liverpool's midfield overlapping with existing players.
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Liverpool went crazy on £560k-per-week deals. Now they look set to drop another £80m and we're struggling to make sense of it.Liverpool sparked a little bit of controversy this year with two deals t...

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