Arsenal Just Made Another Call About Alex Scott. The Price Tag Might Be a Problem.

The Alex Scott sweepstakes are heating up, and Arsenal just picked up the phone again.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Gunners have made a fresh inquiry about the Bournemouth midfielder. That puts them in a three-way battle with Liverpool and Manchester United, both of whom have also checked in on the 22-year-old this summer.

Here’s the thing though. Bournemouth is not letting him go cheap. They want around £80 million for Scott, and that number is sticking for now. Whether Arsenal follows up their inquiry with an actual offer is still an open question. But they’re clearly interested.

Manchester United’s backup plan

United already came calling last week. They missed out on Mateus Fernandes, so Scott has emerged as a potential alternative. The Red Devils need help in midfield, and Scott has been a steady presence in the Premier League. He’s not flashy, but he controls games from the middle of the park. That’s exactly the kind of player they’re lacking.

Liverpool has the inside track

Then there’s Liverpool. New manager Andoni Iraola knows Scott better than anyone. He coached him at Bournemouth and has been a fan for years. That personal connection could matter a lot. Scott might see a reunion with Iraola as a real opportunity to develop under a coach who already trusts him.

But here’s the catch. £80 million is a lot of money, and Liverpool has other areas to address this summer. They need help at multiple positions. Spending that much on one midfielder, even a talented one, might not be the smartest move for the club right now.

So you’ve got three huge clubs all circling the same player. Bournemouth is holding firm on the price. And Scott, who has a bright future ahead of him, is essentially waiting to see who actually writes the check.

No one has blinked yet. But summer is just getting started.