Manchester United set price to sign Alex Scott after Liverpool transfer approach

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Bournemouth star and future England international Alex Scott (Picture: Getty) Bournemouth have slapped a massive asking price on Alex Scott as Manchester United and Liverpool weigh up moves for the midfielder. Scott’s performances for Bournemouth put him in contention for a place in England’s World Cup squad but Thomas Tuchel ultimately chose other options.

The Bournemouth star was, however, one of five players that joined the England squad’s preparation camp in the United States ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have identified Scott as a possible target as they look to significantly bolster Michael Carrick’s midfield options this summer.

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley is a huge fan of Scott and places him a similar bracket to Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, who are both valued at more than £80m. ‘The two obvious targets for Manchester United would be Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali,’ ex-England midfielder Danny Murphy told Metro on behalf of NetBet football. ‘Both players have wonderful energy and great tenacity. Arrow MORE: Arsenal change transfer plan after talks to sign Kenan Yildiz Arrow MORE: Thomas Muller talks up Bayern Munich transfer move for Arsenal target Arrow MORE: Manchester United considering snapping up 35-year-old on free transfer In The Mixer’s World Cup special Everything you need to know about the World Cup – England updates, the games to watch and stories you missed – in five minutes, at 1pm, every day.