Arsenal have joined the race for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott ahead of the January transfer window. The Gunners, along with Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool, have made contact with the Cherries to express their interest in the 21-year-old.
Alex Scott is a highly-rated central midfielder who joined Bournemouth from Bristol City last summer. His performances for a side battling in the lower half of the table have caught the attention of several top clubs. The I Paper reported that "Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have all contacted Bournemouth about a move for midfielder Alex Scott."
While Mikel Arteta's side currently leads the Premier League with 27 points from 10 games, the club is always assessing options to strengthen the squad. The interest in Scott comes amid reports that Chelsea are also monitoring the situation of Arsenal's own Martin Zubimendi. This suggests potential movement in the engine room when the market reopens. Arsenal's form is strong, with four wins and a draw in their last five matches, but the management is planning for the long season ahead.
The Gunners sit five points clear at the top of the table and face Newcastle United away in their next fixture on 21 November. Their most recent result was a 1-0 home win over Hull City, secured by a Martin Odegaard goal. With a tight title race unfolding, any January additions would aim to consolidate their position at the summit.
Other clubs are also active in the rumour mill. Chelsea's interest extends to Zubimendi, while Manchester United are linked with several defenders including Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite. For Arsenal fans, the primary focus remains on maintaining their excellent league form while the club explores ways to enhance the squad. The next test comes at St James' Park in nine days' time.
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