Arsenal have joined Liverpool and Chelsea in making contact with Bournemouth about a possible transfer for 23-year-old midfielder Alex Scott, according to The i Paper.
All three clubs have approached Bournemouth’s leadership over a potential move in January. Liverpool and Chelsea are understood to be interested in signing Scott during the winter window, while Arsenal would prefer to wait until the summer.
However, Arsenal could bring forward their plans if competition for the midfielder intensifies between the clubs pursuing him.
Bournemouth are reluctant to sell Scott midway through the season and value him at more than £100m. Chelsea made several offers for the player in the summer, worth about £70m, but each was rejected.
Scott has 18 months remaining on his current contract, although he does not intend to sign a new agreement with the club.
Bristol City, Scott’s former club, are entitled to 20% of the fee from his next transfer. The midfielder currently earns about £50,000 a week, but a move could see his wages triple.
Tottenham and Manchester City have also previously shown interest in Scott. Both clubs, however, moved on to alternative targets during the summer.
