Alex Scott Next Club Odds: Arsenal And Man Utd Joint-Favourites After Bournemouth Contract Rejection
Alex Scott's long-term future at Bournemouth has been thrown back into doubt after the midfielder rejected a new contract offer that had been on the table for at least two months, and the betting market has reacted accordingly.
The Cherries made tying Scott down to fresh terms a priority this summer, but with no agreement in place, interest from several Premier League heavyweights has resurfaced. Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea have all been credited with interest in the 22-year-old, with Arsenal already having one approach turned down back in June.
With the midfield transfer market moving fast elsewhere this summer, Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers are closing in on eye-watering moves to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively, while Tottenham have already spent £100m on Sandro Tonali and £85m on Mateus Fernandes. Here's how the market currently sees Scott's next move.
Alex Scott Next Club Odds
Below are the latest odds on where Alex Scott will be playing his football as of September 1st, 2026.
| Club | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | 9/4 |
| Man Utd | 9/4 |
| Newcastle | 3/1 |
| Chelsea | 7/2 |
| Liverpool | 5/1 |
| Tottenham | 15/2 |
| Man City | 17/2 |
| Aston Villa | 9/1 |
| Bayern Munich | 18/1 |
| AC Milan | 22/1 |
| Inter | 22/1 |
| Barcelona | 22/1 |
| Real Madrid | 22/1 |
Odds correct as of Tuesday, 21st July, 12pm- courtesy of Sky Bet
Arsenal
Joint-favourites, and it's easy to see why given the Gunners already tested Bournemouth's resolve with a rejected approach back in June.
Mikel Arteta has continued to invest in young, England-eligible talent, and Scott's versatility across midfield would give Arsenal another option as they push on multiple fronts next season.
Our verdict: The fact Arsenal have already had a bid knocked back suggests genuine, ongoing interest rather than a name simply doing the rounds in the betting.
Man Utd
United's need for fresh legs in midfield is well documented, and Scott's age profile fits the club's continued shift towards younger, resale-friendly signings.
With Bournemouth holding firm on their valuation, a deal would likely need to push toward the £80m mark being talked about, but United have shown a willingness to pay for that profile of player in recent windows.
Our verdict: Joint-favourites alongside Arsenal feels fair, though United will need to convince Scott that regular football is guaranteed given their own midfield options.
Newcastle
Newcastle's midfield has seen plenty of change this summer, and Scott's ball-carrying and energy would fit Eddie Howe's system well.
Our verdict: A step down in continental football compared to some rivals on this list, but a club that could realistically offer regular first-team minutes, which may appeal given Scott's international ambitions.
Chelsea
Chelsea remain active in this exact market, with Morgan Rogers already closing in on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Whether the club would look to add Scott as well as Rogers this summer is the key question here, rather than any doubt over their interest in his profile.
Our verdict: Squad depth and competition for places could work against Scott's odds here if Rogers' move completes first.
Liverpool
Liverpool's price reflects a more speculative interest than some of the sides above them in the market, but their continued reshaping of midfield under recent transfer windows keeps them firmly in the conversation for any highly rated young English talent. The fact he shined under Andoni Iralola with Bournemouth last season adds interest to a potential move to Merseyside.
Our verdict: Worth considering as an outsider bet rather than a leading contender at this stage.
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