Alex Scott backed for Liverpool move after rejecting Bournemouth contract

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SportFootballLiverpool FCFormer Liverpool striker Emile Heskey wants to see his old club move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex ScottLiverpool have been told Alex Scott would become a "major asset" as speculation over the Bournemouth midfielder's future continues to mount.It emerged on Tuesday that England under-21 international Scott - a target for a host of Premier League clubs - had rejected the offer of a new contract with the Cherries.The 22-year-old, who arrived from Bristol City for £25million in 2023, has two years remaining on his current deal with Bournemouth having made an extension a priority.New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola worked with Scott throughout his time in charge at Bournemouth, while the Reds were linked with an interest in the player earlier in his career.And ex-Liverpool forward Emile Heskey is convinced his former club should be in the conversation for the in-demand midfielder."When you look at the young midfielders moving around the market right now, he's right up there with the best of them, and he probably wouldn't command half the inflated price tag of others despite being just as talented," said Heskey."The great thing for me is that Iraola has already proven he can get the absolute best out of him."Having a player like that make the step up with a manager who already trusts him inside out would be a massive asset."Speaking to 10bet, Heskey is enthused by the prospect of Iraola imposing his style of play on Liverpool after a disappointing last season that cost title-winner Arne Slot his job."I'm excited to see where it goes," he said. "I really liked his Bournemouth side - I liked the aggressive nature of his setup, the fact that they were always on the front foot, and the sheer energy they played with."That said, managing and coaching Liverpool is a completely different kettle of fish."First, there's a specific, historical way of playing expected there, and second, the baseline expectation for results is massive.

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