Chelsea plot January bid as BlueCo meets huge Bournemouth demand

Chelsea have identified a clear midfield void after the sale of Enzo Fernandez and the collapse of a Lamine Camara deal, prompting BlueCo to prepare a HUGE Bournemouth offer for England Under‑21 midfielder Alex Scott in the January window, an Exclusive move the club deem essential.

Midfield recruitment after Fernandez exit

The West London side have already lost Enzo Fernandez and saw a proposed Monaco signing of Lamine Camara fall through. After the sale, numbers have been stretched, prompting Malo Gusto to be used in midfield to provide extra cover.

Chelsea will prioritise a dedicated central option when the January window opens, according to sources reported by TEAMtalk. The club view a Premier League‑ready midfielder as essential to restore balance to the engine room.

Alex Scott emerges as target

Alex Scott, the England Under‑21 international, combines composure, a sharp passing range and the physicality required for the Premier League. He has already contributed a goal and an assist this season, building on a 2025/26 campaign that yielded four goals and one assist. Under contract until 2028, the 23‑year‑old is attracted by a move to London and the chance to play for Chelsea, with close sources saying he would welcome the step up.

Bournemouth have made clear they will not sell cheaply mid‑season, insisting any deal must include a sizeable fee plus add‑ons. Chelsea, backed by BlueCo, are prepared to meet those demands if the player fits the tactical profile and dressing‑room dynamic they desire.

Chelsea plan to launch a mega January bid, with BlueCo matching the huge Bournemouth demand, an Exclusive strategy aimed at securing the midfielder before the run‑in. Should negotiations progress, the 23‑year‑old could join in January, giving him time to settle ahead of the season’s final stretch.

Lamine Camara remains a target for the Blues, but Alex Scott is viewed as the stronger candidate for immediate impact. The hierarchy accept that a specialist midfielder is required for the long term, beyond the temporary cover provided by Gusto.

The Blues are poised to test Bournemouth’s resolve in a big way in January, underscoring their ambition to reinforce the midfield ahead of the title race. A successful acquisition would give Chelsea a dedicated pivot or advanced eight to balance their engine room.