Bournemouth are reportedly willing to entertain offers for England midfielder Alex Scott in January, but only if the bid exceeds £80 million and the club is comfortably out of the relegation zone. The 23‑year‑old, who made his full England debut on 15 October, has repeatedly declined a new contract with the south‑coast side, sparking speculation that he may be ready to leave for a bigger club.
Scott has attracted interest from several Premier League giants, including Chelsea and Liverpool, who have kept a keen eye on the midfielder. Earlier in the summer, Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham had also shown interest before securing other midfield options. Despite the flurry of inquiries, Bournemouth have told the player that he is not for sale, yet sources say the club would consider a substantial offer in the January window if the team’s league position is secure.
The club’s reluctance to sell Scott is partly due to the fact that his contract is set to expire in just over a year and a half. Bournemouth are aware that his market value will likely decline as time passes, so they are weighing the financial benefits of a high‑priced sale against the risk of losing a key player. The club’s current form has been disappointing, with no Premier League victories to date and a heavy 5‑1 defeat at Chelsea last weekend. This lack of success has only heightened the urgency of the club’s decision‑making process.
Bournemouth’s head coach Marco Rose has publicly defended Scott’s commitment to the club. Speaking before a Europa League match against Sturm Graz, Rose said that the team is focused on the upcoming fixtures and that rumours of a January exit are irrelevant at the moment. He reiterated that Scott had pledged to stay for the summer and that the club intends to keep him on the squad list once he recovers from a thigh‑tendon injury sustained during England’s international duty.
If a bid over £80 million with add‑ons comes in, Bournemouth will have to weigh the financial incentive against the potential impact on squad stability and the club’s long‑term plans. The club’s decision will hinge on the team’s standing in the league and whether the sale would jeopardise their survival ambitions. For now, the club remains open to the idea of a lucrative January transfer, but only if the offer is compelling enough to offset the loss of a talented midfielder who has already proven himself on the international stage.