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Chelsea launch bid for another Arsenal target after confirming Morgan Rogers deal
Jul 21 2026 22:48 · By Tony Mogan · 4 Reads
Chelsea making huge moves under Xabi Alonso (Picture: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Chelsea have seen an offer for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejected with the Cherries expecting him to stay at the club this summer.
Scott is among the most sought-after midfield players in the summer transfer window with Arsenal and Manchester United also interested in the England international.
The former Bristol City youngster was instrumental in Bournemouth’s sixth place finish last season with his current contract at the Vitality Stadiums set to expire in 2028.
The club have sought to tie him down to a new deal but Scott has rejected their offer.
While there is a queue of clubs eager to sign him, Chelsea have moved first with The Times reporting Bournemouth have rejected their offer, thought to be worth £64million.
News of the offer from Stamford Bridge came just as the club were confirming the signing of Morgan Rogers, beating Arsenal to the England international who joins from Aston Villa in a record-breaking £117million move.
Bournemouth are desperate to retain Scott’s services and value him at £80million.
Scott also wanted by Arsenal and United (Picture: Visionhaus/Getty Images)
United have signed two midfielders this summer with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans joining from Chelsea and Aston Villa respectively.
The club want a third midfielder but have already demonstrated they are ready to walk away from targets this summer if the price is not right.