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Alex Scott: Chelsea dealt transfer blow as Liverpool 'move ahead' in pursuit of £100m star

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Gent, O. (2026, October 16). Alex Scott: Chelsea dealt transfer blow as Liverpool 'move ahead' in pursuit of £100m star. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-liverpool-fc-transfer-news-scott-b1301101.html

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As of October 16, 2026, Liverpool has reportedly moved ahead of Chelsea in their pursuit of Alex Scott, an England international midfielder from Bournemouth. The Daily Mail claims that the transfer fee for Scott could reach up to £100 million. This comes after Iraola took over as Liverpool's manager this summer following a successful stint at Bournemouth, where he led them into the Europa League. Chelsea had previously been in talks with Bournemouth but their offers were rejected before the season began. Liverpool’s interest is believed to be driven by Scott's history with Iraola and the need to strengthen their midfield after selling Curtis Jones to Inter Milan without a replacement. Scott’s contract at Bournemouth expires in one and a half years, potentially making him a transfer target for both clubs during the winter window.

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“The articles discuss related transfer speculations involving Andoni Iraola, but differ in details such as timing of interest from Chelsea and Liverpool's position in pursuing him.”

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“While both articles discuss Alex Scott's transfer situation, they describe different aspects of the ongoing story. Article A mentions that Liverpool is now leading in pursuit of Alex Scott ahead of Chelsea, while Article B focuses on the financial details and rebuffed offers from Chelsea.”

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“The articles discuss different clubs and players; Article A covers Arsenal's transfer activities while Article B focuses on Chelsea and Liverpool pursuing a player from Bournemouth.”

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Oli Gent

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🔮 That is according to the Daily Mail, who report that the England international could leave the Vitality Stadium come January.

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That is according to the Daily Mail, who report that the England international could leave the Vitality Stadium come January. uncertain

international → accord → Stadium

That, however, is now not the case, with Marco Rose’s side expected to listen to offers for the midfielder in the winter window. asserted

side → expect → window

It is believed that £100million is the fee that the Dorset outfit will hold out for. asserted

outfit → believe → that

Chelsea saw two offers rebuffed before the start of the season as Xabi Alonso looked to strengthen his engine room. asserted

Alonso → see → room

The Mail now claims that Cherries sources indicate Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool lead the queue to land the England international, and a move to Merseyside would reunite Scott with his former boss, which is believed to be a key reason why the Reds have moved ahead of Chelsea in their pursuit. uncertain

Reds → claim → pursuit

Iraola took over at Anfield from Arne Slot in the summer after a superb stint managing Bournemouth, leading them to a maiden European campaign as they compete in the Europa League this term. asserted

they → take → League

The Reds have had issues with their midfield in recent times, with Alexis Mac Allister yet to sign a new deal, while Curtis Jones was sold to Inter Milan without being replaced. asserted

Jones → have → Milan

Scott’s contract at Bournemouth expires in a year and a half’s time, and he is currently sidelined with a thigh injury that he picked up on international duty; a niggle that his club were reportedly furious about. uncertain

club → expire → that

Alex Scott: Chelsea dealt transfer blow as Liverpool 'move ahead' in pursuit of £100m star

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