Man Utd make checks on Bournemouth star in bid to beat Chelsea to transfer

Man Utd make checks on Bournemouth star in bid to beat Chelsea to transferManchester United are in the market to revamp their midfield this summer, but with Elliot Anderson preferring Manchester City, the Red Devils are eyeing another Premier League starCommentsSportJohn Cross Chief Football Writer14:00, 22 Apr 2026Updated 14:00, 22 Apr 2026View ImageBOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Alex Scott of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion at Vitality Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)Manchester United are running the rule over on Bournemouth star Alex Scott as they ponder a summer move.‌Highly-rated Scott is catching admiring glances from a host of top clubs with United and Chelsea making transfer checks on the 22-year-old.‌Scott was called into the England squad in November but didn't make Thomas Tuchel's last squad in March. However, he has since produced a man of the match display against United, before scoring the winner at Arsenal. Those displays showcased his determination and quality and that is why top clubs now see him as a big prospect.‌READ MORE: Two Man Utd stars praised by 'Mini David Beckham' for helping next generationREAD MORE: Barcelona make audacious Marcus Rashford transfer offer as deal hangs in the balanceJOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageBournemouth obviously don't want to lose one of their main assets but several scouts have watched him, with United and Chelsea keeping abreast of the situation.Scott’s character and ability to run with the ball and get forward has really impressed United, who want to strengthen their midfield this summer. They upgraded their forward line last year, spending big to do so, on Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.‌Now they see midfield as their next step as...