Manchester United are in the market for midfield additions this summer as they seek a replacement for outgoing veteran Casemiro and Bournemouth star Alex Scott is a man in demand
Alex Scott celebrates scoring the winning goal for Bournemouth at Arsenal this month(Image: 2026 Visionhaus)
Manchester United are making transfer checks on Bournemouth’s Alex Scott over a potential summer move.
England midfielder Scott, 22, is catching admiring glances from a host of top clubs with United and Chelsea looking at him.
Scott got an England call-up in November but was dropped from the last squad in March but since then produced a man of the match display against United and scored the winner at Arsenal.
That has shown his determination and quality and that is why top clubs now see him as a big prospect for the future.
Clearly, Bournemouth will not want to lose one of their main assets but several scouts have watched him and Chelsea and United are keeping tabs.
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United definitely want to strengthen their midfield this summer and Scott’s character and ability to run with the ball and get forward has really impressed.
United are likely to look at two top midfield signings as they target that department having spent big in the forward line last year.
They bought Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha and now they are going through a clear plan to improve.
United have had Elliot Anderson in their sights but the Nottingham Forest midfielder is a clear target for Manchester City who appear to be ahead. They have also looked at Newcastle star Sandro Tonali and been linked with Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni.
United have run the rule over Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton but they already have Kobbie Mainoo who is expected to sign a new deal.
Veteran midfielder Casemiro is expected to go so United still need two midfielders to ensure they build on this season.
While Scott is likely to be on a list of targets, the Bournemouth midfielder is catching the eye.
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