According to The i Paper, Arsenal have joined Liverpool and Chelsea in the race for Alex Scott, with all three clubs making enquiries about a potential move for the Bournemouth midfielder.

The initial contact from the Gunners was exploratory, as they seek to understand the conditions required to sign the England international. Scott has reportedly rejected two contract offers from Bournemouth and is not currently prepared to commit his future to the Cherries.

While Liverpool and Chelsea are described as the clubs most eager to complete a deal in January, Arsenal would reportedly prefer to wait until next summer. They could, however, be forced to accelerate their plans if competition for the 23-year-old intensifies.

Bournemouth remain determined to keep hold of Scott and are under no immediate pressure to sell. The south-coast club would reportedly require an offer of more than £100 million to even consider a January sale, having already rejected Chelsea bids during the summer. Sources close to the club have also dismissed suggestions that an £80 million offer would be enough to open negotiations.

Despite his contract situation, Scott is said to be content to remain at Bournemouth for the rest of the season. Nevertheless, interest from three of England’s biggest clubs highlights his growing reputation, with Liverpool viewed as particularly strong contenders due to the potential connection with manager Andoni Iraola.