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Manchester United are now getting ready to make a move for Alex Scott from Bournemouth in the summer transfer window.

According to SportsBoom, Chelsea are also keen on the player, but Manchester United are hoping to hijack the deal. Chelsea had a £64 million bid turned down for the 22-year-old midfielder, and it is still not clear whether Manchester United can step forward with an offer that Bournemouth will accept.

Scott produced an excellent season for the Cherries last term, and there is no doubt that he has the quality to play for a bigger club. He could be a useful addition for Manchester United. They need more imagination and control in the middle of the pitch, and the 22-year-old would help them improve. Manchester United have already signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

Ideally, they should still be looking to bring in a defensive midfielder. Scott is a tireless player who can offer support defensively, but he is not a specialist defensive midfielder. They will need to properly replace Casemiro. It remains to be seen how this situation develops.

At the same time, Chelsea could also make use of a player like him. They have been too reliant on Enzo Fernandez for control and creativity in the middle of the pitch. Scott could share the playmaking responsibility with the South American. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will come forward with an improved offer to sign the player.

Both Chelsea and Manchester United have the financial strength to push the transfer through, and they will need to pay a premium to persuade Bournemouth.

Clubs such as Liverpool and Newcastle United have been keeping tabs on the talented young midfielder in recent months. It will be interesting to see where he eventually ends up.