Liverpool & Chelsea Boost: Bournemouth Set £100m Alex Scott Fee

Bournemouth want £100m for Alex Scott as Liverpool and Chelsea circle

Bournemouth will consider selling Alex Scott in January only if a £100 million offer arrives and their Premier League position is comfortable enough to proceed. Liverpool and Chelsea, both heavily linked in the summer, retain strong interest in the 23-year-old England midfielder.

Asking price: £100 million for Alex Scott in January
Interested clubs: Liverpool and Chelsea, per reports
Contract: Tied down until 2028, signed from Bristol City in 2023
Key condition: Bournemouth must be comfortable with their league position
Injury: Quad problem on England duty, out four to five weeks
Context: Bournemouth on three points from six matches, still without a win

Deal details

Bournemouth have not set an official price, but Metro reported the south coast club would only entertain an exit if an offer in the region of £100 million arrives. That valuation reflects Scott’s rise: his strongest top-flight campaign last season, followed by a senior England breakthrough under Thomas Tuchel.

His existing contract runs until 2028 on terms agreed when he joined from Bristol City in 2023. Reports indicate he has already turned down proposals to extend. Fresh discussions between club and player’s camp have taken place, and Bournemouth are understood to be more open to a potential January sale than they were last season. An exit at any cost is not on the table, though.

Why Liverpool and Chelsea want him

Liverpool’s interest carries an obvious layer: Andoni Iraola is now head coach at Anfield, having previously worked with Scott at Bournemouth. That shared history matters. The midfielder’s tactical flexibility, energy and ability to carry possession through central areas are seen as qualities that would suit elite sides.

Chelsea are also credited with strong interest as they assess midfield options following Enzo Fernandez’s move to Manchester City. Scott has long been viewed as one of the most technically gifted young midfielders in the country, and there is a growing sense Bournemouth may eventually have to make a decision on his future.

Injury and availability

Scott suffered a quad injury on England duty and is expected to miss around four weeks. He will be unavailable for Bournemouth during an important stretch of fixtures that could shape their season and the January decision. His immediate focus is recovery.

What was said

“It’s an injury from a muscle, and we’ll do pictures [scans] in some days again. But we’re going to miss him, for sure, for four or five weeks. I’m very disappointed and it’s a big loss.”
— Marco Rose, Bournemouth manager

“We miss a very important player, but I don’t want to blame anyone.”
— Marco Rose, on Scott’s absence

“He did well and we just hope that he is getting fit again quite soon.”
— Marco Rose, on Scott’s England debut

The numbers behind the £100m stance

£100 million — the fee Bournemouth would consider accepting in January.
Three points from six Premier League matches — Bournemouth’s start to the season.
Four to five weeks — expected absence with a quad injury.
2028 — the year Scott’s current contract expires.
2023 — the year he joined from Bristol City.
Two senior England caps — his first appearances under Thomas Tuchel.

Why Bournemouth’s league position decides everything

Marco Rose has endured a difficult start. Bournemouth are still chasing a first Premier League win and sit on just three points from six. If relegation fear grows, keeping Scott becomes a football decision before a financial one. The club will not gamble its top-flight status for £100 million.

From a Liverpool perspective, Scott’s profile fits a modern, aggressive midfield. He can receive under pressure, drive forward and play with purpose. The Iraola connection adds clarity: recruitment looks strongest when the role is clear. The problem is the fee. £100 million for a January deal, with Bournemouth likely to dig in if results stay poor, is a huge outlay.

For Chelsea, Enzo Fernandez’s move to Manchester City leaves a gap in central areas. Scott’s technical level and youth make him a natural target, but Chelsea face the same financial question. Bournemouth hold the cards. With Scott injured, they lose leverage on performance but not on price.

Talking points

Is £100 million for a 23-year-old with two England caps too much, even in the January market?
Would Scott start ahead of Liverpool’s current midfielders if he moved to Anfield?
Should Bournemouth sell if they are still winless and in a relegation fight?
Does the quad injury make a January move less likely, or does it strengthen Chelsea’s hand?

What happens next

Scott focuses on recovery while Bournemouth navigate a crucial run of Premier League fixtures. Results over the coming months will determine whether the club feels comfortable enough to consider a £100 million January sale. Liverpool, with Iraola at the helm, and Chelsea, post-Enzo Fernandez, will monitor closely. The valuation will not move unless results change.

Frequently asked questions

How much would Alex Scott cost in January?

Bournemouth would consider an exit only if an offer in the region of £100 million arrives.

Are Liverpool and Chelsea still interested in Alex Scott?

Yes. Both were linked heavily in the summer and those connections have not disappeared, with Liverpool’s interest boosted by Andoni Iraola’s arrival at Anfield.