Tottenham Hotspur have just found out their rumoured pursuit of Alex Scott got a lot harder following a big update on the Bournemouth midfielder’s future.
Spurs fans have had a keen eye on the 22-year-old’s development at the Vitality Stadium, given that the youngster has never hidden his affection for the Lilywhites.
Just last week, Scott admitted that it felt extra special to score against Arsenal, given that he grew up supporting Tottenham.
It has been widely reported that Spurs have been considering a move to bring the Cherries star to N17, but their pursuit has just got a lot harder.
Chelsea pushing ahead with a move for Tottenham target Alex Scott
The Independent have now revealed that Chelsea have entered the race to land the young midfielder ahead of the summer window.
The report claims that the Blues want to make changes to their midfield department in the summer, and their decision-makers are keen on bringing Scott through the door.
It is said that the West London club have now ‘accelerated’ their interest in the Cherries star and have so far shown the ‘firmest interest’ in his services.
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That presents a problem to Tottenham, who may be hoping that the youngster’s soft spot for the club would give them an advantage over their London rivals in the transfer race.
How much do Spurs have to pay to land Scott this summer?
The Independent claim that Andoni Iraola’s men want over £50m for Scott, which is double the £25m they paid to sign him from Bristol City back in 2023.
In fact, it is asserted that there is potential for the fee to be even higher this summer if more clubs enter the race for the England international.