{"id":50474,"date":"2026-07-21T22:13:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T02:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/chelsea-willing-to-pay-60m-for-new-english-prospect-after-signing-rodgers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T22:13:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T02:13:19","slug":"chelsea-willing-to-pay-60m-for-new-english-prospect-after-signing-rodgers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/chelsea-willing-to-pay-60m-for-new-english-prospect-after-signing-rodgers\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea willing to pay \u00a360m for new English prospect after signing Rodgers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/chelsea-willing-to-pay-60m-for-new-english-prospect-after-signing-rodgers\/#Could_Chelsea_make_an_acceptable_offer_for_Alex_Scott\" >Could Chelsea make an acceptable offer for Alex Scott?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/chelsea-willing-to-pay-60m-for-new-english-prospect-after-signing-rodgers\/#Chelsea_could_use_a_player_like_Scott\" >Chelsea could use a player like Scott<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso attends a press conference at Anfield, Liverpool, England, November 3, 2025. (Photo by Matt McNulty\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea are interested in signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to a report from TalkSPORT&#8217;s Alex Crook and Ben Jacobs, Chelsea are willing to pay \u00a360m to sign the 22-year-old central midfielder, but the Cherries value him much more than that and have no intention of sanctioning him to leave.<\/p>\n<p>Scott has also been linked with moves to Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Could_Chelsea_make_an_acceptable_offer_for_Alex_Scott\"><\/span>Could Chelsea make an acceptable offer for Alex Scott?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It will be interesting to see whether Chelsea intend to make an attractive offer for the player. They need more control in the middle of the park and Scott could be a great signing.<\/p>\n<p>He was a key player for Bournemouth last season and there is no doubt that he has the quality to play for a big club. He has the tools to develop into a top-class midfielder in the Premier League and joining the first team would be ideal for him. Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world and could offer him a platform to fight for big trophies.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/i><\/b><b><i><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i>    Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_could_use_a_player_like_Scott\"><\/span>Chelsea could use a player like Scott<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season and signing the best young player in the country would be a step in the right direction. They have already agreed to sign Morgan Rodgers and Scott will add further quality for them in the middle of the park.<\/p>\n<p>He is great at controlling the tempo of the game, creating chances and helping the defense. He has what it takes to develop into a complete central midfielder with the right coaching.<\/p>\n<p>Xabi Alonso could play a key role in his development. However, it will be difficult to convince the Cherries to sell players this summer. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso attends a press conference at Anfield, Liverpool, England, November 3, 2025. (Photo by Matt McNulty\/Getty Images) Chelsea are interested in signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott this summer. 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