Emile Heskey urges Andoni Iraola to sign 'talented' Bournemouth star after snub
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Andoni Iraola, who recently replaced Arne Slot as Liverpool's head coach, is getting his squad ready for the new Premier League season, which starts in just over a month's timeEmile Heskey has offered his opinion(Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes Andoni Iraola should try to persuade Alex Scott to join the Reds this summer.Liverpool's hopes of signing Scott have received a boost after he rejected a new contract at Bournemouth. Heskey was asked which Cherries star Iraola should try to bring to Anfield this summer and immediately named Scott."Alex Scott," said Heskey, who made more than 200 appearances for the Reds, when asked by 10bet."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."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."Alex Scott is one of the Premier League's best young midfielders(Image: Getty Images)Scott started his professional career with Bristol City and was picked up by Bournemouth in 2023 after two impressive seasons in the Championship. He was named as Bristol City's Player of the Year and the Championship Young Player of the Season in 2023.The Guernsey-born star has improved year-on-year during his three seasons in the Premier League, making 37 appearances in the division last term to earn Bournemouth a Europa League spot.Scott has represented England at several youth levels, winning the U19 Euros in 2022 and the U21 Euros in 2025.
He's been called up to Thomas Tuchel's senior squad numerous times but is yet to make his debut, although it's only a matter of time before he does.After Scott was first called up to Tuchel's squad last November, Iraola said: "I am very happy for him and happy for the club because in an English club, to have someone representing your country, I think is good. Especially for him, but also for the club."Alex is very smart, and he knows a lot of the teammates from the young (England) teams."For sure, he has to use this chance to learn everything he can, keep fighting, and keep being very humble, so it’s not just once, and he has more chances to establish himself for more opportunities."Marco Rose, Iraola's successor at Bournemouth, will not want to lose Scott this summer.