Chelsea are now plotting a move to sign Alex Scott from Bournemouth this summer, going head-to-head with Manchester United to sign the midfielder.
Chelsea plotting move for Alex Scott
The Blues look like they’re edging closer and closer back to square one under the BlueCo ownership. Once again, doubts are emerging over their manager’s long-term future, with Liam Rosenior the one at threat this time, and once again their recruitment has looked all too disappointing.
For all the money they’ve spent, there’s every chance that the Blues miss out on Champions League football this season. It would be a monumental failure after recruiting so heavily in recent years. And it would also force them into the market yet again.
This time, those at Stamford Bridge will be desperate to get things right and have already set their sights on some Premier League names as a result.
Ahead of the summer transfer window, the Blues are reportedly targeting Tottenham Hotspur’s Lucas Bergvall and it’s becoming clear that the priority could be to find a replacement for Enzo Fernandez.
Chelsea preparing proposal to sign £50m Spurs star to replace Enzo Fernandez
The Blues are plotting a bid for an “unstoppable” player.
The World Cup winner looks destined for the exit door after publicly flirting with the idea in the most recent international break, before Rosenior reacted by dropping the midfielder.
Replacing a player of such calibre won’t be easy and Bergvall may not be the answer. Instead, the West London club could turn to the South Coast.
According to Caught Offside, Chelsea are now plotting a move to sign Scott from Bournemouth in a deal that would see them land an instant replacement for Fernandez.
“Excellent” Scott is ready for a big move
As Eli Junior Kroupi, Marcos Senesi and even Andoni Iraola himself continue to steal the headlines at Bournemouth, it’s worth taking note of Scott.
The midfielder hasn’t always stolen the attention of potential suitors, but a recent England call-up combined with his consistency amid so much Bournemouth change has flipped that narrative. He’s now ready for a big move.
“He had an excellent EUROs. He won the title and Lee was full of praise. He did an excellent job in midfield together with Elliot Anderson who is now a regular starter for us.
“It was very impressive but then he took another step and becomes a very regular starter now for Bournemouth and they are in the top third of the league. They are overperforming constantly.” (Thomas Tuchel on Scott)
Although Scott was forced to settle for a place at home rather than the England camp in the most recent international break, he’s clearly rated highly by Thomas Tuchel.
A move to a club of Chelsea’s stature could cement his place in the Three Lions camp and potentially more. When Bournemouth boss Iraola seeks a new challenge this summer, Scott should follow suit.
