CHELSEA are leading the race with several Premier League rivals to sign England midfielder Alex Scott.

midfielder Scott, 23, has attracted plenty of suitors after impressing for in the .

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Alex Scott looks on during England’s Nations League match against Czechia Credit: Getty
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Bournemouth’s Scott in Premier League action against Liverpool Credit: Getty

The Blues’ interest in Scott has remained despite the Cherries’ reluctance to sell the rising star, according to The Telegraph .

It comes after during the summer transfer window.

Guernsey-born before the summer transfer window slammed shut last month.

The Blues are looking to recruit Scott after on deadline day.

His stock has continued to rise after against Croatia last night.

Scott recorded an outstanding 97 per cent pass success during his 70-minute performance in Rijeka.

His influence helped to cement England’s midfield as they claimed a .

Chelsea are not alone in their pursuit, with and also expressing an interest in the midfielder.

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Bournemouth have in January as they look to tie down his future at the club.

But time is running out as the rising star will have just one year remaining on his Cherries contract at the end of the current season.

No progress has been made between the club and the midfielder as they have opted to shift their attention to their ongoing Premier League campaign.

Scott has featured in each of Bournemouth’s five league fixtures this season, with the side sitting in 17th on three points.