Manchester United had been keen on Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott who has impressed with the Cherries and is being tipped for a big-money summer move
Manchester United have been priced out of a move for England and Bournemouth star Alex Scott.
United valued Scott in the £40m bracket, due to the fact he has still to win his first full England cap and hasn't played in the Champions League. But the Cherries are holding out for in excess of £70m for one of their prize assets.
United are not prepared to meet the asking price - and will continue to look at alternative targets instead. Paving the way for top flight rivals Arsenal to land the midfielder, should they be able to agree a fee. It's understood Scott's representatives have held talks with several clubs, and that he will make a decision on his future in the next fortnight.
Scott is said to favour a move to the Emirates, but is worried about how much game time he will get for Mikel Arteta's English champions. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the brightest midfield talents in English football.
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He was instrumental in helping the Cherries secure European football last season.
Scott was also named in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for games against Serbia and Albania last season, but didn't make an appearance. He was then asked to join Tuchel's men for their preparation camp in Florida ahead of the World Cup.
United have strengthened midfield with the signings of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos in recent weeks.
Michael Carrick is still keen to add a third in this area, but United are not prepared to get into a bidding war with Arsenal over Scott.
Meybceikrs
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Smart move by Ineos
Sunday777
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Beleba for £70M is acceptable, but hell no to Alex Scott for that price 😕
laqracka_
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he ain't worth a penny
way better than mainoo
Football_only
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bro they are young talented and you can't afford that money so shut up
u r a stupid and don't understand football.. if high value transfer meaning wining a trophy then PSG wouldnot won last 1 UCL..did u hear the name M.fernandez upto april'26? u r a plastic fan
DaRealShonaKing
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he ain't worth a penny
dougiefresh
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man utd should go for baleba
he is or was more expensive
Feobeorsy
5
man utd should go for baleba
Charlesugwu
6
Where is Chelsea? They should buy him. They buy everything in the market
Jieabkmpr
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bro they are young talented and you can't afford that money so shut up
No matter how they may poor am very sure that they will never be poor like your family 😂😂🤪
Jieabkmpr
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bro they are young talented and you can't afford that money so shut up
But why are you pained Is it your fathers money idiot
somdeklmty
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bro,do u blv M. Fernandez and Alex scott r world class?only Tonali was but his injury history is so poor
bro they are young talented and you can't afford that money so shut up
Football_only
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may Man United is in same situation as Barcelona. because they can't afford any world class midfielder.
bro,do u blv M. Fernandez and Alex scott r world class?only Tonali was but his injury history is so poor
Nodaimpru
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How could you favour a move to the Emirates and still be worried about how much game time you will get? Sounds like a guy who is unclear and undecided what to do and where to go.
Sukaosuyz
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Nice
Vokablnrsz
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Man United pulled out of the race after they discovered that Alex Scot is committed to joining chelsea as his first priority club. Chelsea will sign Scot below 60m. how can a customer place a price on product instead of the producer of the product to place the price on product.
Are you realistic?
Gberto
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may Man United is in same situation as Barcelona. because they can't afford any world class midfielder.
Fouabdimsy
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Man United pulled out of the race after they discovered that Alex Scot is committed to joining chelsea as his first priority club. Chelsea will sign Scot below 60m. how can a customer place a price on product instead of the producer of the product to place the price on product.
We don’t care for Chelsea get almost anything
Fouabdimsy
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Good move
zucbklmo
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Manchester united can afford to buy Alex scott
laedikosty
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Man United pulled out of the race after they discovered that Alex Scot is committed to joining chelsea as his first priority club. Chelsea will sign Scot below 60m. how can a customer place a price on product instead of the producer of the product to place the price on product.
Arsenal not Chelsea baba
Jaaadlmorz
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Man United pulled out of the race after they discovered that Alex Scot is committed to joining chelsea as his first priority club. Chelsea will sign Scot below 60m. how can a customer place a price on product instead of the producer of the product to place the price on product.
muucklmpu
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It's amazing how that every player is now dreaming to play at Emirates stadium
feeeinosyz
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Go for Manu Kone or Carlos baleba
RodgersSimukokopowe
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this guy is good but not for Big club like Manchester united