Man Utd and Arsenal track Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott valued at £60m

Manchester United and Arsenal are locked in a transfer battle for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, whose stock rose after a brilliant Premier League season. The 22-year-old was a standout for the Cherries and narrowly missed out on a spot in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup.

Bournemouth will demand a fee in the region of £60 million for Scott, who scored the winning goal against Arsenal at the Emirates earlier this season. The club remain hopeful of tying him to a new long-term deal; his current contract runs until 2028. United are reshaping their midfield after the departure of Casemiro and have moved to secure Atalanta's Ederson, with Michael Carrick eyeing further depth for their Champions League campaign.

Scott is high on Old Trafford's list, though the club are also monitoring West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and could move on Manuel Ugarte if a suitable offer arrives.

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