Liverpool Keeping Close Tabs on Alex Scott as Bournemouth Set Valuation

After an impressive season for Bournemouth, Alex Scott is the subject of interest from a few top clubs in the Premier League. However, Bournemouth are intent on keeping their young star with a big price tag to fight off any bids in case some clubs decide to intensify their interest.

Ben Jacobs reported that Bournemouth value Alex Scott at around £80m and they intend to offer him a new contract. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United are very much interested in signing him; Spurs also appreciate him.

Bill Foley, the Bournemouth owner, plans to keep Scott and offer him a new contract, most likely with a release clause inserted into the deal. Similar to the Antoine Semenyo extension.

Fabrizio Romano also reported this. Saying that the new contract proposal for Alex Scott includes the possibility of including a release clause. They did the same with Dean Huijsen, Rayan, etc.

Alex Crook talked about Liverpool's interest in the Bournemouth midfielder, citing the Andoni Iraola factor.

Alex Scott is one of Bournemouth's and England’s most exciting talents. His first season in the Premier League saw him score his first Premier League goal against Tottenham Hotspur and make 23 top-flight appearances.

He played 15 times for local non-league side Guernsey before completing a transfer to Bristol City. He signed his first professional contract in March 2021 before making his debut as a starter in August 2021, playing 77 minutes in a draw with Blackpool.

Scott played 39 times in the 2021/22 season, his first full campaign in the professional game, scoring four times and assisting twice. His first goal came in a defeat to Nottingham Forest.

The English midfielder continued his form throughout the 2022/23 season, playing 49 times. He helped Bristol City reach the FA Cup fifth round, where they lost to Manchester City.

Scott’s performance got praise from Pep Guardiola, who described Scott as an “unbelievable player.” Scott was given Bristol City’s Player and Young Player of the Season awards as well as the EFL Championship Young Player of the Season trophy, earning a spot in the Team of the Season.

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A regular at the youth level for England, Scott was part of the squad for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, playing three out of the four games. He also won the UEFA European Championships with the under-19s team in 2022, scoring in the semi-final win over Italy.

He then signed for Bournemouth in August 2023 for an undisclosed fee, signing a long-term contract.

Scott would be a fantastic addition to this Liverpool side; we've seen him show his quality at a young age at the top level week in, week out. The price tag is a deterrent, though.

It may be how the market is going, but £80m is way too high for almost anyone. If the club decides to sell Curtis Jones for a reasonable price and get Alex Scott for a lower fee, I'd classify that as a good move.

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