Alex Scott ‘picks preferred team’ as Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal circle for £80m-rated Bournemouth star

ALEX SCOTT reportedly wants to seal a mega-money move to Chelsea instead of Manchester United or Arsenal. The Bournemouth midfielder, 22, put his admirers on red alert after rejecting a new contract at the Vitality Stadium. Alex Scott wants to join Chelsea Credit: Getty Manchester United and Arsenal have also been showing interest in the midfielder Credit: Getty And Chelsea tried to tempt the Cherries into selling Scott for £64million, only for the bid to be turned down. But it appears the former Bristol City man has not given up on completing a dream switch to Stamford Bridge. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! The Standard report Scott has pinpointed Chelsea as his preferred destination this summer. His stance will come as a huge blow for Man Utd and Arsenal, who have shown interest. The Gunners were already beaten by Chelsea to the £117m signing of Morgan Rogers earlier this week. And Arsenal supremo Mikel Arteta will be seething if he misses out on another transfer target to Blues chief Xabi Alonso. But Bournemouth have been desperately attempting to tie Scott down to an improved deal. New boss Marco Rose, who is preparing for his first season in charge after succeeding Andoni Iraola, sees the talisman as a key part of his plans. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS And Bournemouth have attempted to price their sought-after star out of a move by rating him at £80m. Scott played a pivotal role in the Cherries bagging European qualification for the first time in their history last season. He made 37 Premier League appearances in the record-breaking campaign, notching three goals and an assist along the way. That form resulted in Scott being rewarded with the chance to join England’s training camp before the World Cup. Scott has already been the subject of a rejected bid from Chelsea Credit: Getty It softened the blow after he was not included in the Three Lions’ 26-man squad for the tournament. Scott’s step-sister Maya Le Tissier is with Manchester United Women, leading to Old Trafford chiefs hoping she could convince him to head north. Comment now