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Bournemouth open to selling Alex Scott in January for over £80m as midfielder refuses new contract

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Bournemouth have set an £80m-plus valuation on Alex Scott and will consider selling the 22-year-old England international in January. The midfielder has refused to sign a new deal with his current contract set to wind down, alerting elite Premier League clubs and continental suitors. Scott has emerged as one of the most sought-after young English players following a breakthrough period on the south coast. A January departure would represent a significant windfall for Bournemouth, who would prefer to sell now rather than risk losing him for a reduced fee in the summer.

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Alex Scott's situation has become one of the defining Premier League transfer sagas to watch this winter. Bournemouth's willingness to negotiate at £80m+ signals both the player's elevated market value after his England breakthrough and the Cherries' pragmatic stance toward a contractual standoff. With his deal ticking down, several top-half clubs are expected to test Bournemouth's resolve early in the window, and the fee could escalate quickly if a bidding war develops for one of England's most dynamic young midfielders.

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Data source: skysports.com (via Socc360). Last updated .

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