Tottenham Eye Bournemouth Star Alex Scott in Ambitious Midfield Revamp
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing a move for Bournemouth’s highly-rated midfielder Alex Scott, according to TEAMtalk. Rising Star on Spurs’ Radar Scott, 22, joined Bournemouth from Bristol City two years ago and quickly made an impression with his technical flair and composure on the ball. Despite being used mainly as a rotational player in his debut season under Andoni Iraola, the youngster showed flashes of his enormous potential. Injuries hampered his progress last term, but his performances for England’s U21s, helping them lift the European Championship, reminded everyone of his talent. This season, Scott has rediscovered his rhythm, starting 11 of Bournemouth’s 12 matches and catching the attention of England boss Thomas Tuchel, who handed him his first senior call-up for the November internationals. Spurs Keen to Strengthen Midfield Tottenham are expected to reinforce their midfield next year, and Scott has emerged as a serious target. Despite the presence of Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha, reports suggest that manager Thomas Frank is still seeking a player with greater creativity and balance — qualities Scott possesses in abundance. Spurs have monitored Scott since his Bristol City days and could finally make their move. The midfielder is valued at around £22 million, [...]
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