Tottenham Hotspur target Bournemouth’s Alex Scott in £50m transfer
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a £50m summer move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as manager Roberto de Zerbi plans a major squad overhaul.
The North London club are currently fighting for Premier League survival and sit just two points clear of the relegation zone with two matches remaining.
Regardless of their divisional status next season, the Italian head coach is prioritising urgent central midfield reinforcements.
Scott has emerged as a primary target to rebuild the engine room, though Spurs face immediate competition from Manchester United and Chelsea.
Boyhood allegiance offers transfer advantage
The highly-rated prospect was a childhood supporter of the Lilywhites, which could provide a crucial edge in any forthcoming negotiations.
The Bournemouth creator publicly acknowledged his long-standing allegiance recently after scoring a vital goal against Arsenal.
“Yes, I support Tottenham, though that doesn’t have much to do with today.”
Major departures expected in capital
A significant playing exodus is anticipated at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer regardless of whether they avoid the drop.
Club captain Cristian Romero is heavily tipped to leave, forcing the recruitment department to search for a new starting central defender.
Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is attracting strong interest from Inter Milan, while Yves Bissouma and Ben Davies are nearing the end of their current contracts.
Dutch defender Micky van der Ven could sign a new deal if top-flight football is secured, having enjoyed his time under the current coaching setup.
Loan decisions and attacking reinforcements
De Zerbi is eager to secure combative midfielder Joao Palhinha on a permanent basis following his loan spell from Bayern Munich.
Fellow temporary signing Randal Kolo Muani is currently scheduled to return to parent club Paris St-Germain at the end of the campaign.
The domestic strugglers are also expected to actively enter the market for a new traditional striker and a wide forward.
Current attacking options Richarlison and Dominic Solanke are both drawing external interest, including approaches from Saudi Arabia, potentially accelerating dramatic changes in the final third.