Chelsea could tie up £90m deal for Alex Scott with Bournemouth before January
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9-second readChelsea are reportedly close to signing Bournemouth's Alex Scott for around £90m before the January transfer window, according to the Daily Mail, as they seek to strengthen Xabi Alonso's midfield with the England international.
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Chelsea are reportedly close to signing Bournemouth's Alex Scott for around £90m before the January transfer window, according to the Daily Mail, as they seek to strengthen Xabi Alonso's midfield with the England international.
Scott impressed in the Premier League last season with his performance in midfield, helping Bournemouth qualify for the Europa League, but his progress this season was halted by a two-month injury layoff.
Despite Chelsea's existing midfield players, they are keen on making a winter signing, although some argue that signing Scott, who has a recent injury history, may not be the best decision, and that alternatives like AS Monaco's Lamine Camara might be more prudent.
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Chelsea could wrap up a deal for Bournemouth star Alex Scott before the winter transfer window, the Daily Mail reports. The Blues want to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s midfield and have turned to the England international. Rival clubs believe Chelsea are ahead in the race, and they could agree a deal of around £90m with Bournemouth despite them angling for over £100m. Scott caught the eye in the Premier League last term with his industry and guile in the middle of the park, playing a key role in helping the Cherries qualify for the Europa League.
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