Bournemouth confident Alex Scott will sign new contract after Chelsea bid rejected

Bournemouth remain confident Alex Scott will commit his long-term future to the club despite strong interest from Chelsea and several other Premier League rivals.

FootballPlace understands the Cherries have no intention of selling the England Under-21 international this summer and have already rejected Chelsea's latest offer, believed to be worth more than £60 million.

Club officials are now planning fresh contract talks after the transfer window closes, with confidence growing that Scott will eventually agree a new deal.

Chelsea have intensified their search for midfield reinforcements following the departure of Andrey Santos, identifying Scott as one of their priority targets.

The Blues are understood to believe the 22-year-old would be an ideal fit for Xabi Alonso's tactical system.

However, Bournemouth immediately rejected the latest proposal and have reiterated that Scott is not available for transfer.

The South Coast club have maintained the same position throughout the summer despite repeated interest.

Chelsea are not the only club to have tested Bournemouth's resolve.

FootballPlace understands that Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have all made enquiries about Scott during the current transfer window.

Each club has received the same response, with Bournemouth refusing to enter negotiations over one of their most valuable young players.

The club remain determined to keep the midfielder as a central part of their long-term plans.

Although Scott recently turned down Bournemouth's latest contract offer, the club remain relaxed about the situation.

Rather than forcing negotiations during the transfer window, Bournemouth intend to reopen discussions once the market closes.

Sources indicate the revised proposal will include improved financial terms as well as a release clause that could allow Scott to leave in 2027 under agreed conditions.

The inclusion of that clause is viewed as a key factor in convincing the midfielder to commit his future.

Keeping Scott is a major priority for new head coach Marco Rose, who sees the midfielder as one of the foundations of his project.

The German coach has reportedly informed Bournemouth's hierarchy that Scott is a player he wants to build his side around.

The same approach applies to highly-rated youngsters El Junior Kroupi and Rayan, with Bournemouth determined to keep the core of their talented squad together despite growing interest from across Europe.

Bournemouth are expected to continue rejecting all approaches for Alex Scott before the transfer deadline. Once the window closes, the club will return to the negotiating table in the hope of agreeing a new long-term contract that secures the midfielder's future at the Vitality Stadium.