Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United are reportedly proceeding with formal talks to secure the services of AFC BournemouthTeam·AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex ScottPlayer·Alex Scott, who has emerged as a primary target for the upcoming 2026/27 season. The club is considering a substantial offer of £80 million to bring the 22-year-old Englishman to Old Trafford, aiming to anchor a revamped midfield.
This pursuit underscores United's ambition following a transformative 2025/26 campaign. Under head coach Michael Carrick, who took the helm in January 2026, the team experienced a significant resurgence. Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United finished the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season in third place, securing a coveted return to the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League. Carrick's impact was immediate and profound, with the team winning 12 of their final 17 matches and accumulating 41 points in 19 games after January 1st – a tally unmatched by any other Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League side in that period. They also led the league in scoring during this timeframe, netting 36 goals, and notably avoided losing back-to-back fixtures throughout the entire season.
The focus on Scott comes as United actively seeks to strengthen their central midfield options, with plans to sign two to three new players. The club has already agreed to a £35 million deal for EdersonPlayer·Ederson from AtalantaTeam·Atalanta, who is expected to undergo a second medical examination. The pursuit of Scott follows missed opportunities for other targets, including Elliot AndersonPlayer·Elliot Anderson, who joined Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City for £116 million, and Mateus FernandesPlayer·Mateus Fernandes, who moved to Tottenham HotspurTeam·Tottenham Hotspur for £85 million. Aurelien TchouameniPlayer·Aurelien Tchouameni and Carlos BalebaPlayer·Carlos Baleba were also reportedly on United's list of potential acquisitions.
TalkSPORT reporter Ben Jacobs confirmed the club's intent, stating that Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United are expected to "proceed with formal talks" for Alex ScottPlayer·Alex Scott. Jacobs further indicated that Scott is "top" of the list at Old Trafford and that Michael Carrick has "greenlit the move."
Bournemouth, for their part, is reportedly keen to resolve Scott's future before August, especially after the player rejected initial contract extension proposals. The Cherries face competition for Scott's signature, with ArsenalTeam·Arsenal and Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City also reportedly expressing interest. Securing Scott would represent a significant statement of intent for Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United as they prepare to compete on both domestic and European fronts.
Bournemouth's Alex Scott reacts after being hit in the face during a match. Credit: Action Plus/IMAGO
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