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Grey Whitebloom

Alex Scott’s ‘Record-Breaking Price Tag’ Gives Chelsea, Liverpool a Decision to Make

Bournemouth have reportedly (and reluctantly) accepted that their star midfielder Alex Scott would be allowed to leave the club as soon as January if one of his numerous suitors is willing to stump up £100 million ($132.6 million).

Scott has been a man in demand for months. The Cherries had the luxury of newfound Europa League revenue to lean upon when assessing bids for the mobile midfielder over the summer. Chelsea’s offer of £64 million ($84.8 million) is thought to have been rejected out of hand.

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