Bournemouth have rejected an enquiry from Arsenal for Alex Scott and told the Premier League champions the midfielder is not for sale this summer. The 22-year-old, who scored a fine winner for Bournemouth at the Emirates in April, is a target for several top clubs – including Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea – but Bournemouth have communicated their intention to keep the former Bristol City player.
Scott was selected for his first England squad last November and then called up into Thomas Tuchel’s extended pre-World Cup training camp in Florida, though he did not make an appearance. Bournemouth are now keen to agree an extension to his current contract, which has two years left to run.
“Bournemouth reject Arsenal enquiry for Alex Scott and say midfielder not for sale this summer.”
Arsenal, in search of a new central midfielder, have also explored moves for Newcastle pair Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. A move for Guimaraes is currently rated more likely, with Tonali’s price believed to be a stumbling block. North London rivals Tottenham are advancing in their efforts for Tonali and are growing in confidence of securing a move for the Italy midfielder. West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes and Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi have also been monitored by Arsenal.