Liverpool prepare £40m bid to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has identified Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as his primary transfer target, with the club preparing an opening bid in the region of £40m.
Rebuilding the Reds
The Spanish tactician recently signed a two-year contract at Anfield following the sudden dismissal of Arne Slot.
Slot was relieved of his duties last week after guiding the Merseyside club to a disappointing fifth-place finish in the Premier League.
A significant squad overhaul is now underway, with established stars Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate all set to depart this summer.
Iraola is eager to reinforce a midfield that frequently looked overrun during the previous campaign despite heavy investment.
Valuation gap remains
The south coast club are reportedly demanding a fee of £60m to part ways with their prized midfield asset.
However, Liverpool are hoping to negotiate a compromise and secure the 22-year-old for a significantly lower figure.
Bournemouth are understandably desperate to retain the highly-rated prospect and plan to offer him a lucrative new contract.
Despite their efforts, it is understood the energetic playmaker is open to embarking on a new challenge away from the Vitality Stadium.
A familiar face for Iraola
Securing the England Under-20 international would provide the new Anfield boss with a player who already understands his demanding tactical system.
Curtis Jones is currently entering the final year of his contract and has been heavily linked with a move away from the club.
The arrival of the former Bristol City youngster would serve as a direct, high-quality replacement in the centre of the park.
Liverpool are also aggressively monitoring the market for elite wide players as they prepare for life without their Egyptian talisman.