Bournemouth's stance on selling Alex Scott is softening, with the England midfielder continuing to refuse offers to sign a new contract at the south coast club, Sky Sports News has been told. If a big offer arrives in January, the club would have to consider it. Although Scott will not agitate for a move, he is ambitious and keen to explore his options with bigger clubs.
Chelsea and Liverpool retain a serious interest in the 23-year-old, as did Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham before they strengthened their midfields with other options in the summer, after being told by Bournemouth that Scott was not for sale.
Scott's existing contract expires in just over 18 months, and Bournemouth are aware that his value will only shrink as time passes. While the club does not want to sell him, it may be open to offers in January if it is practically safe from relegation. Bournemouth have yet to win a Premier League game this season and lost 5-1 at Chelsea last weekend. Sources have suggested an offer in excess of £80m with add-ons would have to be taken seriously.
Scott also faces many more weeks on the treatment table after aggravating a thigh tendon injury while away with England, when he made his full senior debut. Head coach Marco Rose has insisted Scott remains committed to the club despite growing talk of a January exit. Rose said the club is focused on its upcoming Europa League game against Sturm Graz and its next Premier League fixture, adding that Scott "is a player of our club" and that "he's quite committed, everyone can see it from the first games."
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