Chelsea are increasingly confident of signing AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in January, as per TEAMtalk.
After letting Andrey Santos go this summer, the Blues decided to sign Jordan Henderson. However, despite selling Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City, they couldn’t buy a new midfielder.
Xabi Alonso’s side came close to signing Lamine Camara on deadline day, but AS Monaco ultimately blocked the transfer. So, Chelsea currently have Moisés Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Valentín Barco and Henderson as deeper midfield options.
Moreover, Alonso has used Malo Gusto and Reece James in the engine room this season, although they are right-backs by trait.
Now, TEAMtalk claim that Chelsea have identified Scott as an ideal option to strengthen the midfield department and are increasingly confident of finalising the operation in January.
Although the 23-year-old has entered the final two years of his current contract at Vitality Stadium, he has rejected the opportunity to sign an extension. The Cherries are even ready to include a release clause to persuade him to extend the deal.
However, even if Bournemouth fail to tie him down to a fresh long-term contract, they don’t want to part ways with him in January and want around £100m.
Scott to Chelsea
Scott is a technically gifted box-to-box midfielder by trait but is also efficient in the defensive midfield position. Furthermore, he can provide cover in the CAM role if needed.
The Englishman is dynamic, strong, tidy with possession, can dribble past opposition defenders in tight areas, and is efficient in defensive contributions. In six appearances across all competitions, he has made two goal contributions this season.
Having proven his worth in club football, Scott was selected in the England national team for the September/October international fixtures. However, he picked up a muscular problem while playing for the Three Lions and is set to remain sidelined for more than a month.
The youngster is a talented player and possesses the necessary attributes to flourish at the highest level. So, he might be a shrewd acquisition for Chelsea should they purchase him.
However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the West London club eventually manage to secure his services in January or next summer.
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