Manchester United Still Has Eyes on £80m Alex Scott Despite Busy Window

Manchester United hasn’t closed the door on Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, even as they lock in other pieces of their summer rebuild. The 22-year-old has been one of the Cherries’ most consistent performers, and it feels like a matter of when, not if, he lands at a club with Champions League ambitions.

According to the Sun, United is aware of Bournemouth’s £80 million valuation but isn’t ready to walk away. That’s a lot of money for a player who’s never played in Europe, but the club sees long-term value. Scott is the kind of midfielder who can dictate tempo, break lines with passing, and cover ground defensively. He’s not just a project. He’s already delivering in the Premier League.

Ederson deal is done. Who’s next?

BBC Sport reported this week that United has already wrapped up a deal for Atalanta’s Ederson. That signing addresses an immediate need for physicality and ball-winning in the middle of the park. But the club wants another midfielder. That’s where Scott comes back into the picture.

But here’s the thing. Fabrizio Romano mentioned on his YouTube channel that United has also looked at Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, Chelsea’s Andrey Santos, and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba. That’s a wide net. It suggests Scott isn’t the only option, and maybe not even the primary one. United’s board is known for keeping multiple irons in the fire, and this feels like that strategy in action.

There’s also Chelsea lurking in the background. Simon Phillips has reported that the Blues are monitoring Scott’s situation. That interest might depend on whether Santos leaves Stamford Bridge this summer. If Chelsea gets serious, it could drive the price higher or force United to move faster.

Right now, the whole midfield carousel is still in an early stage. No one is close to a decision. United has money to spend after the Ederson deal, but they’re not going to overpay just to check a box. If Bournemouth holds firm at £80 million, United might pivot. If Scott pushes for a move, things could change quickly.

For now, the speculation keeps spinning. Scott is the name that keeps popping up, but the actual outcome is still wide open.