Why Alex Scott’s Bournemouth rise is drawing elite attention

Alex Scott has become one of Bournemouth’s most important midfielders under Andoni Iraola, and Sky Sports reports that Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are interested after he declined a new contract offer. His appeal is built on Premier League experience, defensive growth, ball-carrying and versatility rather than headline goal numbers.

The 22-year-old was almost ever-present in Bournemouth’s strongest results against elite opposition last season, playing 625 of 630 available minutes across seven matches against Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea. That level of trust reflects how central he became to Iraola’s midfield structure.

Scott’s development has been especially clear in physical contests. His ground duel success rate rose from 47% in his first Bournemouth campaign to 56% last season, while his aerial success rate increased from 44% to 54%. Opta data cited by Sky Sports also highlights his running power, including high-speed work, supporting runs and tracking back.

There is still a clear question over end product. Across 89 Premier League appearances, Scott has four goals and three assists, so any club viewing him as a long-term No 8 or No 10 would likely want more attacking output. Even so, his age, intensity, adaptability and top-flight minutes explain why his future is becoming a bigger Bournemouth storyline.