Flashscore sources: Man Utd considering move for Bournemouth's Alex Scott

[p]Sources have told [i][b]Flashscore [/b][/i]that [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/scott-alex/boFdbMyt/"]Scott[/a], 22, is emerging as a realistic target for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-united/ppjDR086/"]United[/a], who have been monitoring developments around his contract situation at [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/bournemouth/OtpNdwrc/"]Bournemouth[/a]. [/p][p]Scott has been expected to progress on a new deal, but talks have yet to advance, prompting interest from several Premier League rivals.[/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chelsea/4fGZN2oK/"]Chelsea[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/liverpool/lId4TMwf/"]Liverpool[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tottenham/UDg08Ohm/"]Tottenham[/a] are among clubs linked but United have maintained relationships with figures around the player and have been assessing his situation before deciding whether to make a formal move. [/b][/p][p]Rather than submitting an offer out of the blue, the club have begun gathering information on potential terms. [/p][p]Scott is one of two midfielders under active consideration, alongside [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/west-ham/Cxq57r8g/"]West Ham[/a]'s [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/fernandes-mateus/rFdshPHI/"]Mateus Fernandes[/a]. [/p][p]United are exploring both options as they look to avoid another prolonged transfer saga and want clarity over their midfield plans before the latter stages of the window.[/p][image alt="Scott's recent stats" id="f361edbe-8f60-45c2-a1c4-ee10e740a774" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="23198ed3-6e38-4de2-9936-23fda45d6393" original-width="1200" original-height="1200" /][p]West Ham remain determined to keep Fernandes and, as revealed earlier this week, are currently unwilling to entertain offers below £50million - which is where United view him. [/p][p]Bournemouth are also expected to fight to keep Scott, particularly after the midfielder played a key role in the club's impressive campaign that secured Europa League qualification.[/p][p]The Cherries are keen to reward the player, who joined from [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/bristol-city/MahqU27I/"]Bristol City[/a] in a £25 million deal three years ago, with an improved contract. However, the lack of progress on those negotiations has alerted United and other clubs.[/p][p]Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs are understood to have Scott on their midfield shortlists, creating competition for his signature should Bournemouth become open to a sale.[/p][p][b]United remain determined not to overpay and will only pursue a deal if they believe it represents good value.[/b][/p][p]The club also continue to admire [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/newcastle-utd/p6ahwuwJ/"]Newcastle United[/a]'s [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/tonali-sandro/fmQVO5TQ/"]Sandro Tonali[/a], although there has been little indication so far that a move could materialise. Any potential deal for the Italy international is also likely to command a fee that United currently view as unrealistic.[/p][p]Scott is part of England's training camp in America at the moment, further underlining his growing reputation.[/p][image alt="Dean Jones" id="0f685dd0-10a2-43d8-9966-361f00f7203c" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="f2e19904-2b39-41ed-b278-ed5f70cc2129" original-width="1200" original-height="380" /]