Bournemouth have said they are willing to sell England midfielder Alex Scott in January, but only if a club meets their valuation and the club’s league position justifies the move. The 23‑year‑old, who has made 95 appearances for the Cherries and contributed seven goals and seven assists, has been keen to leave since rejecting two contract offers at the end of last season. After a final round of negotiations with his representatives, senior sources confirm the club is prepared to sanction a transfer fee of around £100 million should an offer arrive in the January window.
The decision comes after a summer in which Bournemouth firmly told Premier League clubs that Scott was not for sale. Despite interest from every “big six” club, the Cherries rejected offers, including a £60 million bid from Chelsea that rose to £64 million in add‑ons. Liverpool and Chelsea are believed to still be pursuing the player, while Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham have moved on to other targets. The club’s stance has shifted because of the current market for midfielders, where fees above £100 million have become common, and because Bournemouth’s squad has been hit by injuries. Scott is currently sidelined with a thigh problem that developed during England’s 7‑0 Nations League win over Croatia, and the club is also coping with the absence of fellow midfielder Eli Junior Kroupi, who is expected to return only in November.
Scott signed for Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2023 on a five‑year contract that expires in 2028. The club has stated that if they are struggling near the bottom of the Premier League table they may decide to keep him to help secure survival. Conversely, if the club is comfortably mid‑table or higher, a sale could be considered. The club’s new manager, Marco Rose, has yet to win a league match, with the team’s lowest point coming in a 5‑1 defeat to Chelsea. Despite these challenges, Bournemouth’s Europa League campaign has provided a bright spot, highlighted by a 3‑1 win over Real Sociedad and a forthcoming home match against Sturm Graz.
The potential sale of Scott would represent a significant shift for Bournemouth, who had previously insisted that none of their key players would be sold before the summer of 2027. The club’s willingness to accept a £100 million offer reflects the high market value of midfielders and the financial pressures of competing in the Premier League. As the January transfer window approaches, Bournemouth will weigh the financial benefits of a sale against the need for a proven midfielder to help the club avoid relegation. The outcome will depend on both the offers received and the club’s position in the league table at that time.