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Tottenham Interest Intensifies in Dynamic Midfield Target

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for another critical phase in their rebuild and fresh reporting from TeamTalk provides a significant update on a long standing midfield pursuit. The North London club remain, as one source put it, “very hot” on Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, a player closely tracked since his breakthrough at Bristol City.. As Thomas Frank continues to search for balance in the centre of the pitch, the 22 year old’s profile aligns neatly with the structural needs of a squad that has lacked dynamism in key league fixtures.

Frank has been open about the difficulty of pairing Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur effectively. Both are high calibre operators, however, as TeamTalk outlined, they have not shown the mobility required against quicker midfields. Bournemouth, Chelsea and Wolves exposed exactly that shortfall in recent outings. With Randal Kolo Muani’s injury amplifying the need for attacking reinforcements, the expectation is that the forward line will be the priority in January, yet central midfield has quietly become equally pressing.

Interest in Alex Scott Remains Strong

TeamTalk insider Dean Jones confirmed that Spurs previously explored a move for Scott before his £25 million transfer to Bournemouth in 2023. Jones said, “I know Spurs were one of them. There are members of their recruitment team that are very hot on him,” adding that although it may not be an immediate pursuit, future efforts to sign him “would not surprise me”.

Scott has impressed significantly under Andoni Iraola, starting ten of Bournemouth’s eleven Premier League matches. His call up to the England squad sparked surprise for some, but Jones commented, “anyone that has been watching closely over the past few years knows exactly what he is capable of”. It is understood that Tottenham see him as an adaptable operator capable of influencing multiple midfield roles.

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Role Suitability and Tactical Fit

Scott’s versatility across No.8 and No.10 positions gives Spurs a tactical advantage they currently lack. Even if the No.10 role looks relatively stable with Xavi Simons and Dejan Kulusevski set to return, the No.8 profile still feels incomplete. Frank requires a midfielder who can carry progression, press aggressively and cover ground without sacrificing technical quality.

Bentancur brings excellent technique, but not the repeated box to box influence required. Pape Sarr offers energy, but less control on the ball. Lucas Bergvall might grow into a multi functional role, and Archie Gray remains more defensively oriented. This leaves a clear opening for someone with Scott’s engine and precision.

TeamTalk also reminded readers that Scott dominated Spurs in Bournemouth’s 1-0 win in August, contributing to a performance that could have ended 4-0 or 5-0. Few opposition midfielders this season have disrupted Tottenham’s structure that emphatically.

A January move appears unlikely, yet long term interest remains fully active. Tottenham’s evolving midfield blueprint places Scott firmly on their radar.

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Since Thomas Frank arrived, the midfield has often been the area where fans sense the project still needs its defining piece. Watching Palhinha and Bentancur together can be frustrating, not because either lacks quality, but because the combination repeatedly looks vulnerable against athletic sides. Supporters have seen this pattern for more than one season and the Bournemouth and Chelsea defeats only reinforced those concerns.

Alex Scott fits the profile many fans have been asking for. A mobile organiser with a strong pressing instinct and the confidence to take the ball in tight spaces is exactly what has been missing. The fact that he ran the show in the 1-0 defeat earlier in the campaign did not go unnoticed among the fanbase. Many Spurs supporters came away from that match impressed by how effortlessly Scott controlled tempo.

There will also be admiration for his England recognition, as supporters value players who are trending upwards rather than established names on the decline. At 22, Scott feels like the kind of signing that aligns with a long term plan, rather than a short term fix.

If a January transfer is unrealistic, the fanbase will accept that, but patience will only last if there is a clear strategy. The expectation now is that Spurs track Scott seriously and act decisively when the window becomes favourable. Frank has earned trust, however fans will want to see tangible squad progression in midfield by the summer.