AFC Bournemouth: Alex Scott rejects new contract with Premier League club
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract offer from the Premier League club. Despite interest from several top-tier teams, Bournemouth maintains that the player is not for sale.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Alex Scott has two years left on his current contract with Bournemouth
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract amid interest from rival Premier League clubs in the England Under-21 international.
The Cherries made it a summer priority to tie Scott down to fresh terms, but as things stand there is no agreement.
Arsenal , Manchester United , Tottenham , Manchester City and Chelsea have an interest in Scott.
BBC Sport reported in June that Arsenal had an approach for Scott turned down by Bournemouth .
The 22-year-old, who joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2023 for £25m , has two years left on his current deal with the Premier League side.
Bournemouth remain steadfast in their position that Scott is not for sale, despite him rejecting the contract offer that had been on the table for at least two months.
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