Bournemouth preparing new contract offer to ward off Manchester United interest in Alex Scott | OneFootball

Bournemouth are preparing a new long-term contract offer for midfielder Alex Scott, who is attracting interest from Manchester United.

Though Scott is already under contract until 2028, club executives are eager to reward his exceptional progress with significantly improved terms.

Bournemouth remain confident that the lure of Europa League football, combined with a substantial salary increase, will be enough to convince the midfielder to commit his peak years to the South Coast project.

Should Manchester United decide to formalise their interest, reports indicate it will take a fee well in excess of £40m to even bring the Cherries to the negotiating table.

For United, Scott represents a Premier League-proven alternative to continental marquee signings, but they face a rapidly closing window of opportunity.

Scott has enjoyed a breakthrough 2025–26 campaign, making 37 Premier League appearances and winning Bournemouth’s Player of the Month award for April.

His performances earned him inclusion in Thomas Tuchel’s provisional England squad for this summer’s World Cup. Although he narrowly missed out on the final 26-man World Cup squad, he is set to join the Three Lions’ pre-tournament training camp in Miami next month—a testament to his rising profile.

Scott has stood out statistically, winning 55% of his duels while averaging 1.89 tackles, 2.55 clearances, and 6.14 ball recoveries per 90 minutes.

His box-to-box profile would perfectly complement Kobbie Mainoo as United prepare for a return to Champions League football.

By seeking to secure Scott alongside fellow young talents like Eli Junior Kroupi and Rayan, the Cherries are sending a clear message to the Premier League’s elite: they are building to compete, not just to sell.