Chelsea in pole position to sign £80m England star ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool

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Throughout the summer, Scott’s future was the subject of intense speculation in the media, with English football’s elite closely monitoring his progress for some time. It’s claimed the Blues will actively look to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s midfield options in January and next summer after failing with a last-ditch move for Monaco’s Lamine Camara last month.

Scott has two years remaining on his current deal with Bournemouth (Picture: Hunt/ProSports/Shutterstock) The midfielder won his second England cap this weekend (Picture: Javier Garcia/Shutterstock) The report adds that Bournemouth’s insistence that Scott will not for sale in the winter has not dimmed Chelsea’s interest. What a performance,’ the German told reporters following England’s rampant 7-0 win. ‘He’s just so smooth at the moment on the ball, decision-making is on the highest level, he plays with so much confidence.

He’s so active, so confident and the work-rate off the ball, he’s the complete package at the moment. Scott is also on the radar of both Arsenal and Liverpool (Picture: Getty) ‘He gave us today a lot of mobility, a lot of variety and a lot of work-rate in the centre of the pitch, together with Elliot Anderson.’ Manchester United legend Roy Keane was similarly impressed by Scott, waxing lyrical about the midfielder’s showing against the great Luka Modric in the middle of the park. ‘He’s done great.