Alex Scott is the center of Milan's attention for the January window, but Bournemouth does not seem willing to sell him. The Cherries coach, Marco Rose, reiterated in the press conference before the Europa League match against Sturm Graz that the club has just concluded the latest transfer operation and is already preparing for the next one. “We are focused on tomorrow's match and do not comment on rumors that emerge immediately after the transfer window closes,” said Rose, adding that he hopes to have Scott available within a few days or weeks, while maintaining his candidacy as a reinforcement for the midfield.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth suffered a harsh 5-1 defeat against Chelsea. Rose expressed disappointment at the defeat, noting that the start of the match made the second half more difficult: "We received a real slap in the face in terms of the result. If you start a match like this, the task becomes much more difficult. After the match I had the impression that everyone was really disappointed." However, the coach reiterated the need to react and not let the defeat define their path.
For the club, participation in the Europa League represents a historic achievement. Rose expressed enthusiasm for Bournemouth's first international experience, highlighting the importance of finding the balance between domestic and European competitions. "We want to compete everywhere, this remains our goal. Tomorrow we will have the chance to show our value at home for the first time in a European competition. It is a very important goal."
With tomorrow's match scheduled, Bournemouth prepare to demonstrate their strength on the European stage, while Milan continue to monitor negotiations for Alex Scott, with the hope of adding a new talent to the midfield in the next window.