Liverpool and Man United target to have release clause inserted in his new contract | OneFootball

Bournemouth are making it clear that they do not want to lose one of their most important young midfielders this summer. According to Ben Jacobs, the Cherries value Alex Scott at around £80m, with owner Bill Foley keen to keep him at the club.

That stance is not surprising. Bournemouth have become much more ambitious in recent years, and they no longer look like a club willing to sell key players at the first sign of pressure.

Their plan is to offer Scott a new contract, potentially including a release clause, similar to the approach they took with Antoine Semenyo before his move to Manchester City.

Liverpool and Man United remain interested

Liverpool and Man United both have Scott on their radar, while Tottenham are also said to hold appreciation for the midfielder.

The interest is growing after a strong season in which Scott became one of Bournemouth’s standout players.

From Liverpool’s point of view, the link makes sense because new head coach Andoni Iraola knows him well from Bournemouth.

Meanwhile, United are rebuilding their midfield under Michael Carrick and have been linked with several young Premier League midfielders.

The numbers explain the hype surrounding Scott

Scott’s development has been impressive.

He scored 3 goals, provided 1 assist, accumulated 2,859 Premier League minutes in the 2025/26 season.

Those numbers do not tell the whole story, but they show how important he became in a demanding midfield role.

He is technically secure, confident under pressure and comfortable carrying the ball through midfield.

That makes him attractive to top clubs looking for long-term midfield solutions.

Bournemouth are playing this smartly. By pushing for a new contract with a release clause, they can protect themselves while giving the player a clear future pathway.

For Liverpool, United and Spurs, the message is simple: this will not be cheap. At £80m, Scott becomes a major investment rather than a squad gamble.