Fabrizio Romano dropped some interesting news on his YouTube channel this week. Manchester United have been eyeing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, and they’re not the only ones. Arsenal are also in the mix.
Romano put it pretty plainly: both clubs like the kid. But for now, Bournemouth isn’t letting him go. Scott isn’t leaving, at least not this window. That’s the party line anyway.
Scott is 22 years old and coming off a solid season for the Cherries. Four goals and one assist in 39 appearances across all competitions. Not eye-popping numbers on their own, but the tape tells a different story. He’s a box-to-box midfielder who can also slide out to the right wing or push up as an attacking midfielder. Versatility matters, especially at a club like United that’s still figuring out its identity under Michael Carrick.
What Scott Would Actually Bring to Old Trafford
Scott is a tackler. He reads the game well, sniffs out danger in midfield, and wins the ball back cleanly. He clears it when he has to and he can pass it when the moment calls for something smarter. He’s not just a grinder either. The guy can score the occasional goal, which is more than you can say for some midfielders United have trotted out lately.
He’s already proven he can handle the Premier League. That matters. No adjustment period, no wondering whether he’ll sink or swim against top competition. He’s done it. For a club that’s been burned by big-money signings who couldn’t adapt, that’s not nothing.
The Contract Situation Complicates Things
Scott’s deal at the Vitality Stadium runs through the summer of 2028. That means Bournemouth holds all the cards. If United or Arsenal want him, they’re going to have to pay up. No bargain-bin price tags here. The Cherries know what they’ve got, and they’re not in a rush to sell.
That said, Scott is 22 with a bright future. He’s got the energy and dynamism Carrick’s midfield could use right now. The question is whether United can pry him loose before someone else does, or whether they’ll wait and see if the price comes down.
Fans online have been buzzing about the possibility. Some think Scott is exactly the kind of young, hungry player United needs to build around. Others are skeptical that another midfield add is really the priority. Fair point, given the holes elsewhere on the roster.
No official word from either club yet. But the noise is there. And when Fabrizio Romano talks, people tend to listen.
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