Manchester United pursues Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Manchester United aims to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as part of their summer transfer strategy. Scott has emerged as a desired target after United previously considered other options. Despite Bournemouth's efforts to extend Scott's contract, he has reportedly rejected their renewal offers, indicating a potential opening for United. Scott's skill set has attracted attention from both United and Arsenal, with Scott himself expressing a preference for a move to Old Trafford. Reports suggest United is evaluating both Scott and Aurelien Tchouameni as key midfield additions.
- •Manchester United prioritizes signing a midfielder this summer.
- •Alex Scott has turned down contract offers from Bournemouth.
- •Scott is admired by both Manchester United and Arsenal.
- •Bournemouth insists Scott is not for sale this summer.
- •Internal discussions at United focus on Scott and Tchouameni.
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"Alex Scott is the latest midfielder to have climbed up to the top of Manchester United’s transfer wishlist.At the start of the summer, United considered Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes their pr...
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