Alex Scott - £25m to Bournemouth- Confirmed

[W-S-M Seagull]

13 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Although Crook suggested that there hasn't yet been the interest hoped for.

Scott is a very special talent but PL clubs can and do cast their net far and wide. If it's true that FFP is starting to be enforced more strictly in the PL then that could be a consideration for some.

Is it possible that Bournemouth have got Crook to say that? 

[Mr Popodopolous]

6 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Is it possible that Bournemouth have got Crook to say that? 

Interesting, never know. Hadn't thought of that..who knows in the fog of the transfer market- does he specialise in South Coast stuff.

For clarity the first paragraph is Crook, the second paragraph is my take to some extent.

Edited July 13, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[Lakeside Red]

Wolves would have been better for Scott out the two 

[Mr Popodopolous]

Bit of chatter from the Wolves end..There is also someone on there who claims to know a relative of Scott.

I really hope we stand firm because although this is a plausible scenario, the nauseating arrogance and inward looking nature of some PL fans is starting to grate. (Brightonwolf).

I've been quite risk averse but £25m or close to £25m ie say £22m with several million more in realistic add-ons or no.

Edited July 13, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[Bobby kellard hero]

What a load of bollocks from Mr Wolf.

[Mr Popodopolous]

11 minutes ago, Bobby kellard hero said:

What a load of bollocks from Mr Wolf.

I mean you never know but...I'm inclined to call it doubtful.

If Scott starts kicking up a fuss, puts in a transfer request which way does it go then.

Beijing Wolf isn't the poster in q btw, neither is Brighton Wolf it's Guernsey Wolf who claims to know a relative of Scott.

Edited July 13, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[Mr Popodopolous]

What @OneTeamInBristol would you suggest.

Quite bullish aren't we but if Scott gets his head turned how does the dynamic change in your considered view.

[W-S-M Seagull]

25 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Interesting, never know. Hadn't thought of that..who knows in the fog of the transfer market- does he specialise in South Coast stuff.

For clarity the first paragraph is Crook, the second paragraph is my take to some extent.

Quick Google search says he covers the South Coast area. He's done lots of stories on Bournemouth. He has their new manager live on talksport with him today so he obviously has a very close relationship with them so I'm saying it's very plausible they have got him to say that. 

Bournemouth "Hi Alex, if you can leak a story about there being little interest in Alex Scott then we'll give you an interview with our new manager live on air" 

That sort of thing I suspect.

[REDOXO]

2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

What @OneTeamInBristol would you suggest.

Quite bullish aren't we but if Scott gets his head turned how does the dynamic change in your considered view.

The kid seems perfectly happy here playing on his PlayStation with his mate ConwAy!

Head turners Wolves and Muff are not. However, I would say spurs, Manchester C/U,Liverpool, Arse Chelsea + one of about five European clubs then head turns would be an issue. This is going to run for a while yet as I personally feel something big is brewing!

[Mr Popodopolous]

Just now, REDOXO said:

The kid seems perfectly happy here playing on his PlayStation with his mate ConwAy!

Head turners Wolves and Muff are not. However, I would say spurs, Manchester C/U,Liverpool, Arse Chelsea + one of about five European clubs then head turns would be an issue. This is going to run for a while yet as I personally feel something big is brewing!

PL and money is PL and money. Wolves have been in Europe recently so you never know.

That's the other good point though, so far there is no indication that Scott is clamouring for a move just yet. Sure it can change in a flash but I honestly think he could be better served for his overall development with one more season here, in a better side than he has played in so far who are looking upwards at last.

[OneTeamInBristol]

18 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

What @OneTeamInBristol would you suggest.

Quite bullish aren't we but if Scott gets his head turned how does the dynamic change in your considered view.

I have no idea, as do 99% of people on here and that Wolves forum.

My laughing emoji was based on Beijing Wolf's comment about knowing Pearson's father in law, don't be so sensitive.

[Kodjias Wrist]

46 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Bit of chatter from the Wolves end..There is also someone on there who claims to know a relative of Scott.

I really hope we stand firm because although this is a plausible scenario, the nauseating arrogance and inward looking nature of some PL fans is starting to grate. (Brightonwolf).

I've been quite risk averse but £25m or close to £25m ie say £22m with several million more in realistic add-ons or no.

Brightonwolf is no bcfcshaggs ill tell you that much.

[KegCity]

11 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

PL and money is PL and money. Wolves have been in Europe recently so you never know.

That's the other good point though, so far there is no indication that Scott is clamouring for a move just yet. Sure it can change in a flash but I honestly think he could be better served for his overall development with one more season here, in a better side than he has played in so far who are looking upwards at last.

It would be silly to turn down the opportunity to play in the Premier League if Bournemouth meet out valuation. If they've bid for him then he'll have indicated he's happy to go there.

All it takes is one serious injury and the opportunity can be lost forever.

[REDOXO]

13 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

PL and money is PL and money. Wolves have been in Europe recently so you never know.

That's the other good point though, so far there is no indication that Scott is clamouring for a move just yet. Sure it can change in a flash but I honestly think he could be better served for his overall development with one more season here, in a better side than he has played in so far who are looking upwards at last.

I can see him starting the season for sure. If he shows form the offers will increase. A lot can happen between now and Friday 1st September at 11

[Mr Popodopolous]

9 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said:

I have no idea, as do 99% of people on here and that Wolves forum.

My laughing emoji was based on Beijing Wolf's comment about knowing Pearson's father in law, don't be so sensitive.

Fair enough, yes that's true. Point well made by you. Yeah chatter is all speculation really on most forums with most posters, I shouldn't be so sensitive also.

6 minutes ago, KegCity said:

It would be silly to turn down the opportunity to play in the Premier League if Bournemouth meet out valuation. If they've bid for him then he'll have indicated he's happy to go there.

All it takes is one serious injury and the opportunity can be lost forever.

Of course, if they meet £25m then that's a whole different ball game.

My thinking is that they'll try and lever the price down as low as realistically possible.

Edited July 13, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[Davefevs]

2 hours ago, !james said:

I always thought Mehmeti played wide and cut inside even at Wycombe....

@Davefevswhats the tool you have that shows players most played positions?! 

My eyes

Seriousky, until last season, he’d played the vast majority of his career playing off of the striker as a no10 / support striker in a central position

1 hour ago, slartibartfast said:

Crook knows, F A about us !

But he knows an awful lot about Bournemouth!

1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said:

£18m would still make him one of the most expensive teenagers to ever be sold by a Championship club. It's a fantastic fee. Just because we - Club and fans - want more doesn't mean we'll get it.

Exactly.  We can all say what we’d do, but ultimately City / SL / PA have another decision to make when the next bid comes in.

This money decreases SL’s need to top up the club to the extent he needs to each year.

We seem to be posting opinions as fact as to what the club will do, when we’ve little / no idea.

1 hour ago, Johnny Musicworks said:

Can’t see why Alex wouldn’t want to wait and see if a bigger club come in. It’s still early days in the window so unless his agent has indicated that nobody else is going to come in then why not wait for a potentially bigger opportunity. Time is on his side !

There is firstly little doubt in my mind that Alex is amenable to signing for Bournemouth, ditto Wolves if their bid is true also.  What we’ve no idea is how relaxed he is about City potentially declining bids.

Agents do have a reputation for saying there’s interest, but getting that club to bid is a different matter.

[Bristol Oil Services]

1 hour ago, GrahamC said:

Would do you think we should do if no one is prepared to go any higher up front, then?

 

Take the 18 mill but don't let anyone know, not even Bcfcshags mate. Then say: "undisclosed fee." Meanwhile, knock up a telegram to the Muff saying something like: "Muff. 25 mill. Plus Semenyo back on loan. Or forget it." Then leave this lying around the office, somewhere Bcfcshags mate will see it.

[RedRoss]

2 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

My eyes

Seriousky, until last season, he’d played the vast majority of his career playing off of the striker as a no10 / support striker in a central position

But he knows an awful lot about Bournemouth!

Exactly.  We can all say what we’d do, but ultimately City / SL / PA have another decision to make when the next bid comes in.

This money decreases SL’s need to top up the club to the extent he needs to each year.

We seem to be posting opinions as fact as to what the club will do, when we’ve little / no idea.

There is firstly little doubt in my mind that Alex is amenable to signing for Bournemouth, ditto Wolves if their bid is true also.  What we’ve no idea is how relaxed he is about City potentially declining bids.

Agents do have a reputation for saying there’s interest, but getting that club to bid is a different matter.

Completely agree, the media reports seem to change every other day. Spurs were front runners then West Ham then Inter Milan were interested now its Bournemouth as front runners.

There are so many moving parts to consider without really knowing the full story. The window is open for 6 weeks.. If he's going to move (and I think he will) I reckon it'll be towards the end of the window. Unless of course we get an offer we are happy with prior to this.

[REDOXO]

4 minutes ago, RedRoss said:

Completely agree, the media reports seem to change every other day. Spurs were front runners then West Ham then Inter Milan were interested now its Bournemouth as front runners.

There are so many moving parts to consider without really knowing the full story. The window is open for 6 weeks.. If he's going to move (and I think he will) I reckon it'll be towards the end of the window. Unless of course we get an offer we are happy with prior to this.

And he is happy to go to the club who has hit the magic number. 
 

Muff will need a lot of selling, even more than usual. 

[Steve Watts]

1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Bit of chatter from the Wolves end..There is also someone on there who claims to know a relative of Scott.

I really hope we stand firm because although this is a plausible scenario, the nauseating arrogance and inward looking nature of some PL fans is starting to grate. (Brightonwolf).

I've been quite risk averse but £25m or close to £25m ie say £22m with several million more in realistic add-ons or no.

Nige's father in law!  We all know if Wolves play dirty, Nige will just fight them off with his bare hands!

I think the best move for Alex from the teams linked so far would be Brighton. Exposure to European Football and would likely get the game time he wants.  Wolves and Bournemouth again will offer him the game time he wants, but would he want that in a team in transition that (certainly in Bournemouths case) are a good bet to struggle at the wrong end. He loves Spurs, but I don't know if he gets games there.  I'd love Newcastle to be interested as I think Howe is the perfect manager for someone like Scott to progress under, but I've not seen any link there since March.

[ExiledAjax]

34 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

This money decreases SL’s need to top up the club to the extent he needs to each year.

£18m is almost an entire season's losses. It's a huge injection of cash. Honestly people seem fixated on the £25m figure...but I reckon we'd be happy with anything within 10% of £20m.

[cidercity1987]

Who is better between Alex Scott and his u19 midfield mate Carney who went to Chelsea for £20m?

Just wondering

[Mr Popodopolous]

12 minutes ago, Steve Watts said:

Nige's father in law!  We all know if Wolves play dirty, Nige will just fight them off with his bare hands!

I think the best move for Alex from the teams linked so far would be Brighton. Exposure to European Football and would likely get the game time he wants.  Wolves and Bournemouth again will offer him the game time he wants, but would he want that in a team in transition that (certainly in Bournemouths case) are a good bet to struggle at the wrong end. He loves Spurs, but I don't know if he gets games there.  I'd love Newcastle to be interested as I think Howe is the perfect manager for someone like Scott to progress under, but I've not seen any link there since March.

Him and Brighton feels a strong match. Younger players can shine there, the style of play under De Zerbi especially is brilliant,  Webster and Maupay to name two stepped up from the Championship (I know Maupay has had his difficulties at Everton but he was decent at Brighton). European football too as you say.

Edited July 13, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[The Journalist]

Bournemouth would feel a bit of an anti-climax, mainly because I genuinely think Alex has a real shot at playing for England within the next 24 months if he continues his current rate of progress. And he's not going to do that while he's at Bournemouth.

[Dolman_Stand]

17 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said:

Who is better between Alex Scott and his u19 midfield mate Carney who went to Chelsea for £20m?

Just wondering

A good comparison is James McAtee who had a good season loan at Sheff U last year (didn't win EFL YPOTS though.....) and there have apparently been £30m offers in for him

[Super]

6 minutes ago, The Journalist said:

Bournemouth would feel a bit of an anti-climax, mainly because I genuinely think Alex has a real shot at playing for England within the next 24 months if he continues his current rate of progress. And he's not going to do that while he's at Bournemouth.

I don't really understand that. He might stand out in that Bournemouth team then he'll more than likely get a move to a bigger club. 

Edited July 13, 2023 by Super

[downendcity]

7 hours ago, BlowerBCFC said:

Sun reporting we’ve slashed the price to £20m. Hopefully that’s the time we will do negotiating 

Prime Day deal obviously!

[roddy-d]

It’s a 180 million if you win the playoffs how much do you get for automatic promotion. Lolz 

[The Journalist]

9 minutes ago, Super said:

I don't really understand that. He might stand out in that Bournemouth team then he'll more than likely get a move to a bigger club. 

In the position he plays, playing in a team that'll get out-passed - and lose - most games, standing out will be difficult.

Don't think that point of view is too difficult to understand, personally, but all opinions innit.

Edited July 13, 2023 by The Journalist

[Glen hump]

14 minutes ago, The Journalist said:

Bournemouth would feel a bit of an anti-climax, mainly because I genuinely think Alex has a real shot at playing for England within the next 24 months if he continues his current rate of progress. And he's not going to do that while he's at Bournemouth.

I couldn’t careless who he goes too , there money is as good as anyone’s, take the money and move on, all the best to Alex and wish him luck.