Bournemouth set £100m asking price for Alex Scott as United and Chelsea circle

Bournemouth have set a minimum asking price of £100 million for Alex Scott, according to The Athletic, placing the 23-year-old among the most expensive midfielders in European football should he leave the Vitality Stadium.

Manchester United were among several clubs to register interest in Scott during the summer transfer window, though they ultimately pursued other targets. Chelsea went further, submitting a £64 million bid that Bournemouth rejected outright. The Cherries remain determined to hold onto the England international, and the club believe Scott’s value could actually exceed that £100m floor despite him entering the final year of his contract in the summer of 2026 — he is currently tied down until 2028.

Scott’s refusal to sign a new deal has only intensified speculation about his long-term future on the south coast. His performances have been central to Bournemouth’s push into European competition in recent seasons, and the club are under no financial pressure to sell below their valuation.

United’s rebuilt midfield — bolstered by the summer arrivals of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba — means Scott is unlikely to be an immediate priority at Old Trafford. Manager Michael Carrick is focused on short-term results while also keeping an eye on the club’s longer-term squad planning.

Elsewhere, United defender Lisandro Martinez has offered a strong public endorsement of Leny Yoro, urging the club to build their backline around the 20-year-old Frenchman. Yoro joined from Lille in 2024 and has been working his way into regular contention, impressing in a recent Champions League outing against Sabah.

“Amazing performance from Leny Yoro,” Martinez said after that victory. “He played so well defensively, with the ball, being calm, being composed in every situation, one-vs-one. He’s the future of this club, honestly. And we have to help him, you know.”

Martinez’s words carry weight given his own standing at the club, and the endorsement is likely to strengthen Carrick’s resolve to give Yoro consistent minutes as the season progresses.