Interest in Scott Confirmed
Manchester City have reportedly joined the chase for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with a price tag of around £80 million attached to the 21-year-old.
The interest, first reported by the Daily Mail, puts City in a group of clubs that includes Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Scott's performances for Bournemouth have drawn attention, and the reported fee suggests the Cherries value him highly. Whether City are prepared to meet that figure remains an open question.
Fan reaction has been mixed, with some calling him a "proper baller" while others wonder where he'd fit into the current setup. Enzo Maresca's midfield is not exactly short on options, even after the departures of Bernardo Silva and John Stones this summer.
Scott impressed during his time at Bournemouth and has been touted as one of the better young English talents around. But at £80 million, City would be paying a premium for potential.