Bournemouth have slapped £80 million price tag on a Tottenham target.
Tottenham Hotspur have registered their interest in Bournemouth’s breakout midfielder Alex Scott, setting up a heavyweight summer transfer battle with Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United.
Following a stellar campaign under Andoni Iraola that saw the Cherries secure a historic sixth-place finish and Europa League qualification, Scott’s stock has never been higher. His technical maturity and composure in central midfield have made him one of the most sought-after young properties in English football, prompting north London decision-makers to position themselves in the chase.
Securing the 22-year-old’s signature will require an astronomical financial layout. According to transfer expert Ben Jacobs on X, Bournemouth value Scott at a staggering £80 million and have absolutely no intention of letting their prized asset leave on the cheap.
Bournemouth owner Bill Foley is intent on keeping the midfield maestro at the Vitality Stadium to spearhead their upcoming European campaign. The South Coast club is already planning to counter the outside noise by offering Scott a lucrative new contract. In a strategy mirroring the extension handed to Antoine Semenyo last summer, any fresh terms presented to Scott are expected to include a significant release clause, protecting his market value and giving the Cherries total control over his future.
With Alex Scott in the radar, De Zerbi eyes vital midfield reinforcements
The Lilywhites’ appreciation for the former Bristol City prodigy aligns with Roberto De Zerbi’s desire to inject dynamic technical quality into his engine room for his first full season in charge. Having narrowly secured Premier League survival on the final day, the Italian manager is determined to reshape the squad to avoid another harrowing domestic campaign.
The competition for Scott is fierce. Liverpool present a unique threat due to Iraola’s recent move to Anfield, which could offer the midfielder a seamless reunion with his former manager. Manchester United are also actively gathering information on potential terms as they look to fast-track their own midfield rebuild. With multiple elite suitors circling, Tottenham will need to leverage the promise of a guaranteed, central role under De Zerbi if they are to convince the £80 million man to choose N17 over his other high-profile options.