Mansion Sports – Chelsea are reportedly preparing a major bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as they brace for the departure of Enzo Fernandez.

Manchester City are pushing hard to secure the Argentina international's signature before the transfer window closes, forcing The Blues to identify a high-quality replacement to ensure they are not short of options in midfield.

Manchester City Push for a Late Transfer

According to The Independent, Chelsea are planning a fresh approach for Scott after three previous bids were rejected by Bournemouth.

Manchester City previously failed to meet the deadline to sign Fernandez for £120 million two weeks ago, but Enzo Maresca remains determined to reunite with his former player at the Etihad Stadium.

City have lost Rodri to Barcelona and are determined to strengthen their squad, with reports suggesting that they are prepared to submit an official bid for Fernandez in the coming days.

Chelsea are fully aware of the growing interest and have subsequently accelerated their efforts to secure Scott to fill the potential vacancy.

Bournemouth Demand a High Price for the Midfielder

Bournemouth continue to maintain a firm stance that Scott is not for sale this summer after rejecting a Chelsea offer reportedly worth £68 million.

However, The Independent claims that a higher proposal in the region of £80 million to £90 million could force Bournemouth to change their position before the transfer window closes next Tuesday.

The Blues will need to reinvest the funds generated from Fernandez's sale to meet the asking price.

Fernandez was subjected to loud jeers from some sections of the crowd during the victory over Fulham on Monday night, highlighting the growing tension surrounding his uncertain situation in London.

Alonso Demands Clarity Over the Future

Xabi Alonso has openly addressed the growing speculation surrounding Fernandez, making it clear that he hopes the situation will be resolved soon.

After the match against Fulham, Alonso acknowledged that Fernandez's departure remains a realistic possibility.

Speaking to the BBC's Match of the Day, Alonso stated: "In football, I am not surprised by anything.

We will see. My hope is that we know what is going to happen in the future, but we will see this week." The manager remained cautious in his comments, but his desire for the situation to gain clarity soon underlines the urgency at Stamford Bridge.