Bournemouth have placed an £80 million valuation on midfielder Alex Scott, according to a prominent transfer insider on X.
The hefty price tag arrives amid growing interest from several of the Premier League’s top clubs, setting up a fierce summer battle for one of England’s most exciting young talents.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with the 22-year-old and will seemingly need to commit serious funds to secure his signature at Anfield.
Bournemouth are eager to keep Scott, particularly after securing European football last season, and are reportedly weighing a new contract offer that includes a steep release clause to protect his value.
That strategy mirrors the approach the Cherries previously used for Antoine Semenyo, demonstrating the club’s growing sophistication in protecting their prized assets.
Iraola knows Scott well from their time working together at Bournemouth and described the midfielder as ‘amazing’ following his performance against Arsenal in April.
Reports suggest Liverpool could look to leverage that existing relationship between manager and player as part of their approach to tempting Scott to Merseyside.
However, Liverpool are not alone in their pursuit, with Manchester United also reported to be monitoring the England youngster’s situation closely.
Scott’s valuation reflects a wider trend of soaring prices across the midfield market this summer, with selling clubs firmly in control of negotiations.
Nottingham Forest turned down an £120 million package from Manchester City for Elliot Anderson because they demanded the full fee paid upfront, illustrating the extreme leverage held by clubs under no pressure to sell.
West Ham have similarly slapped an £85 million price tag on 21-year-old Mateus Fernandes despite their relegation to the Championship, with Manchester United and Arsenal both credited with concrete interest in the player.
With the market operating at such elevated levels, Liverpool’s ambition of signing Scott will demand a substantial financial commitment from those making decisions at the club.
