Arsenal join Liverpool and Chelsea in race for Bournemouth's £100m Alex Scott
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea have made contact with Bournemouth over a possible move for England midfielder Alex Scott in the January transfer window, The i Paper understands.
The initial enquiries are understood to be exploratory, with the three clubs seeking to establish the market conditions that would persuade Bournemouth to sell a player who has indicated he is not willing to sign a new contract.
The i Paper understands Liverpool and Chelsea are the keenest to make a move in January, while Arsenal would prefer to wait until the summer. However, their hand could be forced if a bidding war develops for the 23-year-old, who rejected two contract offers over the summer.
Full story: The i Paper
