Manchester United have not abandoned their interest in signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, according to reports from the Sun.
The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the most sought-after midfielders in England after a string of impressive performances for the Cherries.
Scott carries a valuation of £80m, a fee that may give United some pause, though the club has not removed itself from the race to sign him.
The Red Devils have already moved in the transfer market this summer, reportedly wrapping up a deal to sign Ederson from Atalanta, according to BBC Sport.
Scott is understood to be next on United’s list of targets as they look to strengthen their midfield options ahead of next season.
Fabrizio Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, has outlined several other midfield names that United are reportedly keeping tabs on this summer.
The Italian journalist named Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, Chelsea’s Andrey Santos, and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba as players on the club’s radar.
The presence of multiple alternatives on United’s midfield shortlist raises questions about just how firm their interest in Scott actually is.
Arsenal have also been credited with making Scott a priority target, alongside Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, which adds significant competition to any potential United pursuit.
Chelsea are another club reportedly eyeing Scott, with Simon Phillips linking them to the Bournemouth midfielder, though that interest may depend on the future of Santos.
The entire situation surrounding Scott remains fluid, with multiple top clubs circling and no deal appearing close to completion at this stage.
It seems the midfield transfer merry-go-round involving Scott still has considerable distance to travel before any clarity emerges on his ultimate destination.
