Chelsea are preparing to make Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott one of their main summer targets, according to reports from multiple outlets on Friday. The 21-year-old has been one of the most impressive young midfielders in the Premier League this season and Chelsea see him as an ideal profile for the technical rebuild underway at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United are also in the picture, with new permanent manager Michael Carrick said to have a deep admiration for Scott from his time working with young English talent. Bournemouth will demand a significant fee for a player who still has three years remaining on his contract, and a bidding war between the two clubs could push the price considerably higher. Scott has not commented publicly on his future.