Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea have initiated contact with Bournemouth regarding a potential January transfer for England midfielder Alex Scott. The 23-year-old has rejected two contract offers and is unwilling to sign a new deal, despite expressing contentment to remain on the south coast for the current season. Bournemouth values Scott at over £100 million, having previously rejected offers around £70 million from Chelsea during the summer. The club, currently seventh in the Premier League and aiming for Champions League qualification, has little desire to sell mid-season. However, a sufficiently substantial offer would be considered given Scott has just 18 months remaining on his contract. Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly the keenest for a January move, while Arsenal prefers a summer transfer. Tottenham and Manchester City also registered interest previously. Bournemouth invested £25 million in Scott from Bristol City, who are entitled to a 20% sell-on fee. Head coach Marco Rose has led Bournemouth to eight successive victories.
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