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Arsenal hold talks to sign Bournemouth star Alex Scott

By on November 12, 2026

Arsenal have reportedly made contact over a deal to sign AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, as per The i Paper.

After winning the Premier League title, the Gunners refreshed the squad by signing Illan Meslier, Ezri Konsa, Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis last summer.

Arsenal have enjoyed a stellar start under Mikel Arteta this season, sitting at the top of the Premier League table with 27 points from 10 matches. They are currently five points ahead of second-placed Brighton and Hove Albion.

Although the Emirates club have already been knocked out of the Carabao Cup, they are currently third in the Champions League table with 10 points from four matches.

Amid this situation, the winter transfer window is approaching fast and The i Paper report that Arsenal are considering adding depth to the engine room.

They have identified Scott as a serious option and have already held talks over a potential swoop next year. Ideally, they want to sign him ahead of next season but Chelsea and Liverpool are also in this race, and they have held talks to sign him in January.

So, if he becomes available in January, Arsenal could make a move. However, the report state that Bournemouth don’t want to part ways with him in mid-season.

Scott to Arsenal

He has entered the final two years of his current contract and Bournemouth are willing to keep hold of him by tying him down to a fresh contract. However, Scott has rejected new deal offers as he is keen to take the next step in his career. If Bournemouth are ultimately forced to cash-in on him in mid-season, they want around £100m.

The i Paper further claim that Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City expressed their interest in Scott before opting to purchase other options last summer. Now, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are showing the strongest interest in signing Scott.

Arsenal currently have Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and Myles Lewis-Skelly, alongside Guimaraes, as deeper midfield options. So, Arteta’s side don’t need to invest more money to add further depth to this position unless anyone leaves.

Nevertheless, it is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club eventually make a concrete approach to secure Scott’s services in January or next summer.