Man Utd Plot Sensational Alex Scott Hijack After Chelsea's £64m Bournemouth Bid Rejected

Manchester United are preparing to launch a sensational move to hijack Chelsea's pursuit of Bournemouth midfield star Alex Scott, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal.

United remain firmly in the market for a top-class midfielder and have identified the England international as one of their leading targets after Chelsea saw a huge £64 million bid rejected by the Cherries.

Scott has emerged as one of the hottest properties of the summer transfer window, with Bournemouth determined to keep hold of one of their prized assets. 

But with two Premier League heavyweights circling and Newcastle United also desperate to land the gifted midfielder, the battle for his signature is only just beginning.

Whether Bournemouth can fend off the growing interest remains to be seen.

The 22-year-old has developed into one of the Premier League's brightest young talents since arriving from Bristol City, where he first made his name with a string of outstanding displays in the Championship.

IMPRESSIVE

Scott was crowned the EFL Championship Young Player of the Year during his impressive spell at Ashton Gate before earning his move to the south coast.

Since then, he has fitted seamlessly into life in the Premier League, making 80 appearances for Bournemouth and establishing himself as one of the division's most exciting midfielders.

His form has alerted a host of elite clubs, with United now considering whether to test Bournemouth's resolve with a blockbuster bid of their own. 

And Scott's pedigree has never been in doubt. 

Having represented England at various youth levels, he was part of the Young Lions squad that lifted the UEFA European Under-19 Championship before helping England's Under-21s win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Those achievements have only strengthened the belief that a senior England call-up is only a matter of time.

Liverpool have also been monitoring Scott's situation, with former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola now at the helm at Anfield and believed to be an admirer of the midfielder he previously worked with on the south coast.

REPUTATION

Scott has also made another bright start to the new season, reinforcing his reputation as one of the country's finest young midfielders.

Blessed with energy, composure, creativity and an eye for a pass, the former Bristol City star is widely regarded as a player whose best years are still ahead of him.

Chelsea remain determined to return with an improved offer after seeing their opening £64 million bid rejected, while Newcastle continue to keep a close watch on developments.

But Manchester United are now threatening to steal a march on both of their Premier League rivals as the race for one of English football's brightest young stars gathers pace.