Report: Chelsea favourites to sign Premier League midfielder

Chelsea Interest in Alex Scott Could Become Major Transfer Story Chelsea's midfield search is already beginning to take shape, and while Lamine Camara continues to generate plenty of attention, Alex Scott might ultimately become the more intriguing name to watch. The Daily Mail reports that Chelsea regard the Bournemouth midfielder as a top target, although securing him during the January transfer window could prove extremely difficult.

Scott is becoming increasingly important to Bournemouth and, at 23, fits neatly into the profile Chelsea have repeatedly targeted. Alex Scott Emerges on Chelsea Radar The Daily Mail makes Bournemouth's position particularly clear: "Chelsea regarding Alex Scott as a top target is no secret, though Bournemouth categorically insisted they would not do a deal in the summer and they may stand by that stance this January, too.

Convincing another club to part with one of their better players midway through a campaign can be extremely challenging, and costly.