Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract offered by the Premier League club, despite the Cherries making his renewal a summer priority. The situation has been complicated by growing interest from several top-flight rivals, meaning Bournemouth risk losing a key player without agreeing fresh terms, though he still has two years remaining on his existing deal.

Scott, 22, joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2023 for £25m and has since made 89 appearances, scoring six goals, helping the club finish sixth last season and qualify for the Europa League for the first time. Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea have all been credited with interest, with Bournemouth previously turning down an approach from Arsenal. Scott, an England Under-21 international who was called into Thomas Tuchel's pre-World Cup training camp, is yet to earn a senior cap, and his situation comes amid a busy summer for Premier League midfield transfers, with fees such as £116m and £117m paid for Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers.