Manchester United and Manchester City have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Bournemouth midfield sensation Alex Scott.
Alex Scott’s impressive performances for Bournemouth have put him on the wishlist of multiple top clubs in the Premier League. Tottenham might have stepped out of the race for his signature, but Manchester United and Manchester City still remain keen on signing him.
However, the Manchester-based giants have suffered a massive setback in their pursuit of the English midfielder, as Bournemouth are going all out to secure his long-term future with a new deal, as per a report from TEAMtalk.
Scott came up the ranks at Bristol City and made quite a name for himself while playing for their first team before joining the Cherries in the summer of 2023. He has only gone from strength to strength since and has established himself as one of their mainstays.
Multiple top clubs want Scott
The 22-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best young midfielders in the English top flight, and there is no shortage of interest in his services. While he prefers playing as a central midfielder, Scott is capable enough to feature in any role in midfield.
With Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro’s long-term future uncertain, Manchester United are keen on adding more quality to their midfield. While City already has some top-quality midfielders in their ranks, they want to further bolster their squad by signing Scott, who can help them in the short and long run.
Both Manchester-based clubs have been closely monitoring his progress ahead of a potential transfer. While Tottenham have also been keeping tabs on him, they are set to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, which has put an end to their pursuit of the Bournemouth sensation.
Bournemouth are pushing to secure his future
Meanwhile, City and United will also struggle to secure his services, as the Cherries are working hard to tie him down to a new deal. While he still has over two years left on his contract, Bournemouth are ready to reward him for his performances with a lucrative new deal. With interest in his services increasing at a rapid rate, a new deal will help secure his future at Vitality Stadium.