Chelsea Prepare Major Offer for Alex Scott Amid Enzo Fernandez Manchester City Interest

Chelsea are gearing up to launch a significant bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, aiming to replace Enzo Fernandez who is attracting late interest from Manchester City. The Citizens are pushing hard to secure the Argentine midfielder before the transfer window shuts, prompting Chelsea to find a top-class replacement quickly.

Manchester City's Pursuit of Fernandez Intensifies

Reports from The Independent reveal that Chelsea plan to renew their attempts to sign Scott after Bournemouth rejected three previous bids. Although Manchester City missed the deadline to acquire Fernandez for £120 million two weeks ago, assistant coach Enzo Maresca remains keen on reuniting with the player at the Etihad Stadium.

With City losing Rodri to Barcelona, they are eager to strengthen their midfield. Rumors suggest an official offer for Fernandez could be submitted shortly. Chelsea know about this rising interest and have sped up efforts to land Scott in case they lose Fernandez.

Bournemouth Hold Firm but Could Yield for Right Price

Bournemouth have taken a firm stand against selling Scott this summer, rejecting Chelsea’s offers reportedly reaching £68 million. Still, sources indicate that if Chelsea improves their bid to somewhere between £80 million and £90 million, Bournemouth might reconsider before the deadline next Tuesday.

To meet such a price tag, Chelsea would likely need to reinvest money from selling Fernandez. The tension around Fernandez’s future was clear when he was heavily booed by fans during a recent win over Fulham.

Xabi Alonso Calls for Quick Resolution on Fernandez’s Status

Xabi Alonso, speaking after the match against Fulham, openly discussed the swirling rumors about Fernandez’s possible exit. He expressed a hope for clarity soon, acknowledging that leaving is a distinct possibility.

"In football, I am not surprised by anything. We will see. My wish is that we know what will happen for the future but we will see this week," Alonso said on BBC’s Match of the Day.

Though cautious in his comments, Alonso’s remarks highlight the urgency for a decision at Stamford Bridge.

Next Steps: Potential Domino Effect in Midfield Transfers

Manchester City is expected to test Chelsea’s resolve with a formal offer for Fernandez soon. Meeting Chelsea’s valuation could trigger rapid developments, forcing the Blues to complete the Scott deal quickly before the transfer window closes.