Liverpool and Chelsea Trade Targets After Reds Back Down on £100m Demands
Bournemouth could demand more than £100 million as both clubs weigh midfield reinforcements and Liverpool line up Lamine Camara and Manu Kone.
- Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola is targeting former Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the Cherries now open to a January sale if a bid exceeds £100m.
- Bournemouth sources note a departure depends on Premier League survival, as the club sits 18th under head coach Marco Rose following a 5-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.
- Liverpool's transfer committee, headed by Julian Ward, has identified alternatives including Lamine Camara, valued at £47m, and Manu Kone, costing around £65m.
- Following Enzo Fernandez's £125m sale to Manchester City, Chelsea remain interested in a midfielder, with reports debating whether the Blues or Liverpool are in the "driving seat."
- The 23-year-old midfielder is signed until 2028, but Bournemouth recognizes a limited window to cash in on the player, who previously described Iraola as "amazing.
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Liverpool have taken the lead in the race to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, and have a significant advantage over Chelsea in the race to secure his signature. Scott has emerged as one of the most promising midfielders in the Premier League since joining from Bristol City in 2023. His form has earned him his first call-up to the England squad, where he made his debut in the 2-0 win over the Czech Republic during the international break. …
Liverpool and Chelsea trade targets after Reds back down on £100m demands
Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool team want a midfielder, but they may already be writing off a bid for Alex Scott. If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. Alex Scott was expected to […]
The English team is studying other options to strengthen its center of the field in view of the high price that the Bournemouth footballer would have.
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