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Bournemouth Rejects Chelsea Bid, Retains Alex Scott, Hires Marco Rose

7/22/2026

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Bournemouth rejected Chelsea's bid for midfielder Alex Scott and confirmed he will remain this summer.
Scott, whose contract runs to 2028, turned down a new Bournemouth offer despite interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.
He appeared in 37 of 38 league matches, scoring three goals and one assist as Bournemouth finished sixth and earned Europa League qualification.
Bournemouth appointed Marco Rose, former RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund coach, as manager.

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Bournemouth rejected Chelsea's bid for midfielder Alex Scott and confirmed he will remain this summer.
Scott, whose contract runs to 2028, turned down a new Bournemouth offer despite interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.
He appeared in 37 of 38 league matches, scoring three goals and one assist as Bournemouth finished sixth and earned Europa League qualification.
Bournemouth appointed Marco Rose, former RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund coach, as manager.