Flashscore sources: Bournemouth fight for Scott, Kroupi as Chelsea and Spurs attempt deals

[p]The Cherries remain determined to keep hold of both players and are adamant they will not sanction departures for the pair in the same transfer window.[/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chelsea/4fGZN2oK/"]Chelsea[/a] have led the pursuit of 22-year-old [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/scott-alex/boFdbMyt/"]Scott[/a], while [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tottenham/UDg08Ohm/"]Tottenham[/a] have continued to push for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/kroupi-eli-junior/fHMXip22/"]Kroupi[/a], setting the stage for an intense period.[/b][/p][p]Sources have confirmed that Chelsea recently saw an offer worth £64 million rejected as they stepped up their search for midfield reinforcements.[/p][p]The Blues view Scott as an ideal fit for Xabi Alonso's system and are expected to have one more attempt at trying to unlock a deal.[/p][p]Scott has been valued at over £80 million by his club - who are still hoping he might sign a new contract.[/p][p]Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United have also made checks on Scott, and been told that [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/bournemouth/OtpNdwrc/"]Bournemouth[/a] do not want to sell this summer.[/p][embed guid="221eab06-3eda-48c6-8eb5-d59fc772e636" url="https://x.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/2080173816559387110" social-type="twitter" /][p]Even if Scott does not sign a new deal, Bournemouth's preference is to keep him for another season rather than cash in. [/p][p]They accept that stance could face further tests - but they must simultaneously fight off interest in 20-year-old forward Junior Kroupi.[/p][p][b]Tottenham have made the highly-rated forward a priority striker target and the player is understood to be very interested in a move to north London.[/b][/p][p]Again, Bournemouth are demanding a substantial fee before considering any sale, but Spurs remain hopeful of finding a breakthrough before the window closes.[/p][p]There are some murmurs that Tottenham have looked at Manchester City's [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/marmoush-omar/44pYRYIC/"]Omar Marmoush[/a] as a back-up option in the market, but they have been very determined to try to convince Bournemouth to sell.[/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]