Man Utd gains momentum in pursuit of another target player after latest signal
On 21 July 2026, BBC Sport reported that Alex Scott, the England international midfielder and one of Manchester United's transfer targets, has rejected a new contract offer from his current Premier League club, Bournemouth.
Bournemouth wanted to renew Alex Scott's contract this summer, but no agreement has been reached yet amid interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City, and Chelsea.
Earlier in June, BBC Sport reported that Arsenal had made a bid to sign Alex Scott, but Bournemouth rejected it. The Cherries insisted they would not sell, despite Scott having declined their contract offers for at least two months.
This development gives Manchester United renewed hope of signing Alex Scott. The Red Devils have confirmed they still want to add another midfielder, even after signing André Santos and Youri Tielemans.
Previously, Bournemouth valued Alex Scott at £80 million. He has two years left on his contract, and the club feels no urgency to sell, especially after qualifying for the Europa League and generating significant income from last season's sales of Dean Hausen, Milos Kerkez, Illa Sabarni, and Dango Ottawa.
