Liverpool frontrunners in January race for £100m England star

Bournemouth appear willing to consider a January sale of Alex Scott, although only under tightly defined circumstances, with Bournemouth Echo reporting that Liverpool are currently in a favourable position if the situation develops. The central point is clear. Bournemouth are not actively pushing Scott towards the exit, but their internal stance has softened. Discussions involving the player's representatives have led to an understanding that offers could be heard in the winter market. That does not mean an easy negotiation. Far from it.