Transfer: Chelsea suffer Alex Scott blow

Chelsea FC’s £64 million bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been rejected, according to BBC Sport. The Cherries are reportedly seeking a transfer fee of approximately £80 million for the 22-year-old player.

Scott’s potential transfer has garnered interest from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Arsenal. He is currently in the final two years of his contract with Bournemouth.

It remains unclear whether Chelsea will make a revised offer for Scott as the summer transfer window approaches its conclusion. The club has already secured signings this season, including Morgan Rogers, Marco Palestra, Emmanuel Emegha, Geovany Quenda, and Valentin Barco, under the management of Xabi Alonso.