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Chelsea<\/a> are keen on signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott this summer, according to Florian Plettenberg<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Scott has emerged as one of the most sought-after midfielders in the current summer transfer<\/a> window, reflecting his remarkable rise over the past two seasons.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old completed his move to the South Coast from Bristol City in the summer of 2023, shortly after being named the 2022\/23 EFL Championship Young Player of the Season.<\/p>\n A series of injuries disrupted the early stages of his time at AFC Bournemouth, but once he returned to full fitness, Scott quickly established himself as one of the Premier League<\/a>\u2019s most highly rated midfielders.<\/p>\n The midfielder was virtually ever-present in Andoni Iraola\u2019s side last season, appearing in 37 of Bournemouth\u2019s 38 Premier League fixtures as the club secured European qualification for the first time in their 127-year history.<\/p>\n Bournemouth also put together a record-breaking 18-match unbeaten run, the longest across Europe\u2019s top five leagues, with Scott\u2019s energy, work rate and midfield intensity playing a vital role throughout that impressive spell.<\/p>\n One of the clubs now looking to sign Scott is Chelsea, with Plettenberg<\/em> confirming reports that the London club\u2019s initial \u00a364m bid has been rejected by Bournemouth, who are determined to retain the youngster.<\/p>\n However, Plettenberg<\/em> adds that Xabi Alonso\u2019s side remain keen to sign the English midfielder this summer.<\/p>\n Following the rejection of their first formal offer, the German journalist adds that the Blues are considering submitting a new offer for Scott, who is also of keen interest to other clubs.<\/p>\n Although Chelsea will not require an oversized squad next season due to the absence of European football, their midfield lacks sufficient depth.<\/p>\n If Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez remains at Stamford Bridge, he is expected to partner Mois\u00e9s Caicedo in a double pivot, while Reece James<\/a> could also be utilised in the role on occasion.<\/p>\n Beyond those options, the Blues are currently relying on the injury-prone Rom\u00e9o Lavia and promising youngster D\u00e1rio Essugo for cover.<\/p>\n As a result, another midfielder appears to be a necessity\u2014someone capable of rotating with Fern\u00e1ndez and Caicedo in the short term before developing into a regular alongside them.<\/p>\n Scott, described as \u2018amazing\u2019<\/a> by Andoni Iraola, would be an ideal fit for that role, and it\u2019ll be interesting to see if Chelsea\u2019s new offer will match Bournemouth\u2019s reported \u00a370m valuation<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChelsea keen on Scott<\/h2>\n
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