Bournemouth 'still chasing new Alex Scott contract' after Liverpool transfer links
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Liverpool-linked midfielder Alex Scott continues to be rumored with a potential exit from Bournemouth, while the club looks to get him signed up on a new contract.Alex Scott has been linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images))Alex Scott continues to face an uncertain future, as the Liverpool-linked midfielder enters the final two years of his contract at Bournemouth.The 22-year-old has impressed over the past season for the Cherries, where he became a key player for Andoni Iraola for his work both in and out of possession. It was the performances of the midfield maestro that helped Bournemouth earn European qualification, while he also gained a higher profile from his displays.That, in turn, has naturally led to some transfer links, as the midfield market booms during the summer, with Liverpool watching on from the outside for potential arrivals.Having worked under Iraola before, Scott's skillset would clearly translate well with a transfer to Liverpool, and with a dwindling contract situation, there is a potential market opportunity there.That said, Bournemouth has remained steadfast in the claim that the England international won't be sold this summer, even with recent reports of a contract rejection.With that in mind, transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has given an update on Scott's situation when speaking to Wettfreunde.net, as he said: "Alex Scott can be on his way out, yes, but I know that Bournemouth would like to extend his contract."They want to sell him at a higher price than they can get now, so they are trying to extend the contract to have more power in a future deal.Alex Scott starred for Bournemouth last season(Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)"Bournemouth is a very good team, so when they have to sell a player, they want to sell the player on their terms, so at the moment they are just trying to push to extend the contract.
When they have an answer from Alex Scott, they will decide what to do going forward."It means there could yet be some development in the case of Scott, which may come later in the transfer window, depending on Bournemouth's stance softening.That could work out well for Liverpool, considering the team's current midfield situation and the other Premier League teams that are seemingly in the mix.Chelsea has been heavily linked, after reports claimed that an opening bid from the Blues was recently turned down. Given the Blues' recent recruitment drive, attention could turn elsewhere.A similar can be said of Manchester United, who has added Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos this summer, with a third midfielder still on the club's radar.
If the Red Devils want that addition sooner, then they may need to look elsewhere too.As for Liverpool, the core of Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Florian Wirtz is tied down for the future, leaving Alexis Mac Allister as the only long-term uncertainty, but without a need to replace any time soon.That could keep the Reds on the fringes and ready to strike, if Scott does become available.