Bournemouth Stand Firm as Arsenal and Man Utd Chase Alex Scott

The race for Alex Scott is heating up fast. Manchester United and Arsenal are both locked in pursuit of the Bournemouth midfielder, with the 22-year-old emerging as one of the most coveted players of the summer transfer window.

United Eye Scott as Midfield Rebuild Continues

United have already agreed a deal to sign Atalanta’s Ederson, with the Brazilian set to complete his move to Old Trafford after the World Cup. But Carrick isn’t stopping there. With Casemiro gone and Manuel Ugarte potentially following him out the door, United need more bodies in midfield — and Scott fits the bill perfectly.

Reports suggest Scott is viewed as a long-term investment who could complement Kobbie Mainoo, fitting the profile sought by INEOS — young, technically gifted, and Premier League-proven.

Arsenal Also Circling

The Gunners are equally keen. Both United and Arsenal have already made initial inquiries to Bournemouth, making this a genuine two-horse race between two of England’s biggest clubs.

Bournemouth Holding Firm — For Now

Don’t expect this one to be straightforward. Bournemouth are in no rush to sell, with Scott understood to have previously indicated he would only leave for a Champions League club — giving the Cherries strong negotiating leverage.

Bournemouth’s asking price sits firmly between £60m and £80m, which could push United and Arsenal into a full-blown bidding war.

Scott is the real deal — a box-to-box midfielder with the quality to thrive at the very highest level. Whether it’s Old Trafford or the Emirates, he’ll be a statement signing. The battle is on.