Earlier this year, Newcastle United looked into the possibility of signing the next Jack Grealish. Now it looks like Eddie Howe’s side will be playing against him.
Alex Scott has been turning heads with his performances for Bristol City. The 19-year-old was sensational for the Robins last season, leading to comparisons to Manchester City star Grealish.
He even earned praise from the England international, who called Scott a ‘top top talent’. On top of that, Scott also caught the attention of Pep Guardiola.
With so much hype surrounding the midfielder, a move to the Premier League was inevitable. And, like pretty much every midfielder out there, he was linked with a move to Newcastle.
The Magpies reportedly launched an enquiry for the teenager, with Bristol City wanting a deal worth £25million
It looks like they are going to get that sum – but not from Newcastle.
Bournemouth set to sign Alex Scott
According to the Telegraph, Scott is closing in on a move to Bournemouth, who are in advanced talks over a £25million deal for the English wonderkid.
It is a good bit of business by the Cherries, who are investing heavily in the future. They will hope that Scott can hit the ground running in the Premier League, as they look to survive in the top flight once again.
It will be interesting to see how well Scott does in the Premier League, and whether or not Newcastle should have formalised their interest from earlier in the year.
However, no matter how well he does, Howe will feel like he has enough options in the middle of the park. The club brought in Sandro Tonali from AC Milan, while academy stars Elliot Anderson and Lewis Miley are expected to play a role in the first-team.
If Scott had arrived, he would either have struggled for minutes, or his presence could have hindered the development of someone like Miley, who Howe is planning to use off the bench in the Premier League despite being just 17-years-old.
While Scott may excel in a Bournemouth shirt, Newcastle are more focussed on their own emerging talent.
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