Bournemouth is determined to retain midfielder Alex Scott despite the player’s refusal to sign a new contract. The 22-year-old, who recently participated in England’s US training camp before being excluded from the World Cup squad, has two years remaining on his current deal with the south coast club.

Scott enjoyed a strong 2025-26 season, scoring four goals across 39 appearances, which attracted interest from prominent Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United. However, Bournemouth’s position on Scott’s future remains firm. The club regards the midfielder as unsellable and is not currently entertaining offers for him.

The Cherries are preparing for their debut in European competition, having qualified for the Europa League, and they expect Scott to be a key figure in the squad under newly appointed head coach Marco Rose. While Scott has declined Bournemouth’s latest contract proposal, which would extend his stay until 2028, the club remains optimistic that an agreement can be reached.

As the transfer window progresses, Bournemouth appears focused on maintaining squad stability and building on their recent successes, with Scott considered integral to their plans moving forward.