Chelsea FC is leading the race to sign English player Alex Scott from Bournemouth, aiming to secure his services in the upcoming period, following previous attempts by the "Blues" management to acquire him last summer.
Alex Scott is among the targets of several major Premier League clubs, such as Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal. The London club previously submitted an official offer last summer for £64 million, but Bournemouth's management refused to sell the player.
The British newspaper "Telegraph" reported that Chelsea is currently leading the race to sign Alex Scott, despite interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, suggesting that the "Blues" are likely to finalize the deal in their favor.
Bournemouth insists on keeping Scott during January and has no intention of selling the player in the winter transfer window, planning instead to reassess his situation next summer to secure a higher financial return.
Scott's contract with Bournemouth runs until the summer of 2028, with his market value estimated at €50 million according to the global website "Transfermarkt".
Scott has participated in 6 matches for Bournemouth in the current 2026-27 season, scoring one goal and providing two assists. Overall, he has played in 95 matches, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists.