Man United 'make checks' on Premier League midfielder, planning for life after Casemiro | OneFootball

The summer transfer window is rapidly approaching and Premier League clubs are looking for new midfielders. While Manchester United and Chelsea are both navigating massive squad rebuilds, they’ve seemingly locked onto the exact same target.

With Man United deading with the impending departure of Casemiro and Chelsea looking to add more depth and quality to the side that has struggled massively this season, the midfield has become a priority.

Man United and Chelsea target Bournemouth midfielder

According to The Mirror, the two clubs are fiercely battling it out for Bournemouth’s dynamic 22-year-old sensation, Alex Scott.

The talented midfielder has been an absolute standout for the Cherries, consistently dictating the tempo and showcasing his elite ability to drive forward with the ball.

His spectacular man-of-the-match performance against United themselves, followed by a crucial match-winning goal against Arsenal, proved he belongs on the biggest stage.

It’s no wonder he recently caught the eye of the national team setup, earning a senior England call-up back in November before narrowly missing out on Thomas Tuchel’s March squad.

After aggressively overhauling their forward line last year by bringing in massive names like Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha, the INEOS hierarchy is now pivoting to fix their engine room.

With Elliot Anderson reportedly preferring a move to Manchester City, the Red Devils have identified Scott as the perfect, high-energy profile to revitalise their midfield

Premier League clubs will need to pay a premuim for Scott

Over at Chelsea, the boardroom is equally desperate to inject proven Premier League quality into their squad, viewing the 22-year-old as an ideal fit for their long-term vision.

Bournemouth are understandably reluctant to lose one of their most prized assets and are holding all the cards in negotiations.

While initial whispers suggested a £25m bargain, realistic valuations indicate that the Cherries will demand a much heftier fee in the region of €60 million (around £50m) to even consider sanctioning a sale.

Both Man United and Chelsea have heavily scouted the youngster and are expected to firm up their interest with official bids soon.

For Scott, the opportunity to swap the Vitality Stadium for Old Trafford or Stamford Bridge represents the ultimate career leap.