Chelsea make £100m Premier League star their top January transfer target
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10-second readChelsea have reportedly identified Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as their top transfer target ahead of the January transfer window, with the Blues prepared to revisit a deal after failing to secure his signature during the summer.
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Chelsea have reportedly identified Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as their top transfer target ahead of the January transfer window, with the Blues prepared to revisit a deal after failing to secure his signature during the summer.
According to The Sun, Chelsea are considering a fresh move for the 23-year-old England international, who is valued at a staggering £100 million by Bournemouth.
With Scott’s contract situation becoming increasingly uncertain, Chelsea are now believed to be weighing up another attempt to bring him to west London. Chelsea’s interest in Scott is not new, with the Blues having monitored the midfielder since his emergence at Bristol City.
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