Bournemouth owner Bill Foley said the club have not given up on trying to finalise a contract extension agreement with Alex Scott. FootballTransfers reported that there is significant transfer interest from Chelsea in Scott.
Foley's position on a new contract
Foley said during an interview with talkSPORT: "At this point, we're convinced we're the right place for Alex to be and to stay, and we'll keep on addressing the contract issues with Alex as we move through this year."
He also said during the interview with talkSPORT: "We'd love to have Alex stay here and sign a new contract and be part of this team for the long haul."
Wages and Bournemouth's approach
Foley said Bournemouth should be prepared to offer contracts worth at least £100,000 per week.
He said during an interview with talkSPORT: "I think earning that kind of number should be commonplace, and we should be prepared to meet that challenge."
Chelsea interest and reported talks
FootballTransfers reported that Scott has rejected several contract offers from Bournemouth.
FootballTransfers reported that it has been widely reported a deal could be sanctioned during the upcoming January transfer window following lengthy talks with Scott's representatives.
FootballTransfers reported that it’s understood Chelsea are leading the race to sign Scott in January. It also reported that reports speculate Scott is eager to join Xabi Alonso’s side.
FootballTransfers reported that a deal is believed to be on the cards if the Blues match Bournemouth's asking price of over €100 million. It also reported that widespread reports say Scott has turned down the chance to become Bournemouth's highest-paid player.
Foley on players' choices
Foley said during an interview with talkSPORT: "We haven't given up, but sometimes players get stars in their eyes, and they think that Chelsea or Manchester City is the right place to go."