Bournemouth insists no plans to let Alex Scott leave this summer

Bournemouth has drawn a line in the sand over Alex Scott. The club has offered the midfielder a new contract and made clear he will not be sold this summer, regardless of who comes calling.

Given that the queue of admirers reportedly includes Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur, that is a fairly significant line to draw.

What Bournemouth is protecting

Scott arrived at Bournemouth from Bristol City in August 2023 for £25 million. The club placed him on a five-year deal running until 2028, with an option to extend.

Two years later, Bournemouth’s internal valuation of the 22-year-old sits at around £80 million. In English: a player they bought for £25 million is now worth more than three times that, and they have no intention of cashing out.

The new contract offer reinforces that position. Reports suggest the deal could include a release clause, with figures discussed in the range of £60 million to £75 million, a structure similar to the agreement Bournemouth put in place for Antoine Semenyo.

New Bournemouth manager Marco Rose is reportedly keen to keep Scott as a central figure in his squad.

Why this summer is different for Bournemouth

Bournemouth has qualified for the Europa League, the club’s first-ever appearance in European competition.

What this means for clubs watching Scott

For Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham, the message is clear enough: formal bids have not been accepted, and Bournemouth is not shopping Scott around.

The release clause discussion is worth watching closely. If Scott signs a new deal with a clause in the £60 million to £75 million range, that actually sets a ceiling on what clubs would need to pay rather than leaving the fee entirely open to negotiation. For a player Bournemouth values at £80 million, agreeing to a clause below that figure would represent a concession, even if it keeps Scott contractually secure for years.

A long contract with no clause signals genuine retention intent. A contract with a mid-range clause signals something more like a managed exit on a timeline Bournemouth controls.

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