Chelsea transfer target Alex Scott will not force through a move during the January transfer window, according to reports.

The I Paper claim that while the England international is reluctant to sign a new contract, he is “happy to remain” at Bournemouth until the end of the season.

Scott is believed to be Xabi Alonso’s side’s top target heading into January, but there will be serious competition for the player’s signature

Furthermore, it appears the midfielder isn’t desperate to leave midway through the campaign, which could complicate matters further.

Who will Chelsea be competing with for Scott’s signature?

It looks like there are at least two other Premier League clubs hoping to sign the 23-year-old, with The I Paper reporting that Liverpool and Arsenal have recently “made contact” with Bournemouth, along with the Blues.

The Gunners are said to be more likely to make an offer next summer than in January, but Scott’s transfer stance suggests that he isn’t against waiting until then.

That could potentially pose a problem for Chelsea, although there is confidence that the player would agree to move to Stamford Bridge if Bournemouth accepted a bid. It may well come down to beating their rivals to the punch.

How much will it cost to sign Scott?

Chelsea reportedly made several offers for the player last summer, but Bournemouth were still hoping to tie down the player to a new deal at the time.

Cherries owner Bill Foley has since spoken publicly about the club’s attempts to keep hold of Scott, but he admitted the player’s head had been turned.

It means that the South Coast club may ultimately accept a bid for the midfielder, with his contract set to run into its final 18 months, but his asking price is likely to remain in the range of £100m.