AFC BournemouthManchester United F.C. · Summer 2026

It did not happen
last read 16% before it was settled
  1. Rumoured
    10 Jun
  2. Talks
  3. Agreement
  4. Medical
  5. Done

Catch me up

  1. 10 Junfirst@TEAMtalk: Manchester United are looking at Alex Scott
  2. 12 JunReached Talks
  3. 12 JunJoined by @MirrorFootball, @JacobsBen
  4. 25 JunCooling@TEAMtalk: Man Utd enquired about Alex Scott's availability but Bournemouth sent instant rebuttal and are determined not to sell
  5. 26 JunAdvancing@TEAMtalk: Manchester United considering signing Alex Scott instead
  6. 23 JulCooling@MirrorFootball: Man Utd pulled out of move for Alex Scott

What was actually said

14 posts in 6 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Denied outright

Denialone report

Said to be cooling

Coolingone report
AggregatorTier 4weighted 0.20counted at 60%claims RumouredView on X ↗

Reported as being in talks

Advancing2 reports, led by @TEAMtalk@MirrorFootball had it first, 3mo ago
AggregatorTier 3weighted 0.40counted at 36%claims TalksView on X ↗
1 other post, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @MirrorFootball3mo agono effect

    Man Utd news: Alex Scott transfer pathway opens as £35m bid lined up for midfielder https://t.co/eqHZLXJ2vZ

Said to be cooling

Coolingone report
AggregatorTier 3weighted 0.40counted at 22%claims TalksView on X ↗

Reported as a live interest

Advancing3 reports, led by @TEAMtalk@TEAMtalk had it first, 3mo ago
AggregatorTier 3weighted 0.40counted at 13%claims RumouredView on X ↗
2 other posts on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk3mo agono effect

    🔴⚫️ Manchester United midfielder hunt 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 🔸 Alex Scott the new top target after Fernandes miss 🔸 Bournemouth determined not to sell star they now rate at £80m 🔸 INEOS have five other names also under discussion https://t.co/4ECPUhwmCF #MUFC #MUFC #transfers

  • @TEAMtalk3mo agono effect

    📈 Manchester United exit Elliot Anderson transfer race as price threatens to escalate to crazy new heights. The Red Devils will instead focus on deals for 🔸Mateus Fernandes 🔸 Alex Scott 🔸 Carlos Baleba https://t.co/XjwJKKwgvX #MUFC #transfernews

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral6 reports, led by @TEAMtalk@TEAMtalk had it first, 3mo ago
AggregatorTier 3weighted 0.40counted at 2%claims RumouredView on X ↗
5 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @JacobsBen3mo agono effect

    Manchester United set to explore Alex Scott after missing out on Mateus Fernandes. Spurs to pay £85m for Fernandes, a figure #MUFC were not prepared to meet. Fernandes never communicated to either club a sole preference, leaving it to both to negotiate with West Ham. https://t.co/QiEGan4Tz6

  • @TEAMtalk3mo agono effect

    No bidding war for Elliot Anderson; Manchester United are reportedly looking at Alex Scott and Mateus Fernandes instead 👀 https://t.co/OHonzHsZ92

  • @JacobsBen3mo agono effect

    Latest on significant Premier League interest in Alex Scott, Manchester United and Mateus Fernandes, and #AFC joining #LFC in the race for Bradley Barcola.🎙️ https://t.co/KEbC488xXu

  • @TEAMtalk3mo agono effect

    🔥 Man Utd are planning to move for Alex Scott or Carlos Baleba once Manuel Ugarte is sold, according to a report ⤵️ #MUFC https://t.co/Ki7Ndc6cXX

  • @TEAMtalk3mo agono effect

    Arsenal have launched an enquiry for Bournemouth star Alex Scott, amid rival interest from Manchester United 👀 Bournemouth are ready to fight to keep the 22-year-old, however... @GraemeBailey | #AFC #MUFC https://t.co/bACxSIX8pF

Why it read 16% before it settled

Starting pointbefore any evidence, from the stage reached
+15
Turned down a new contractreported by @FabrizioRomano — about the player, not this move
+6
Turned down a new contractreported by @JacobsBen — about the player, not this move
+3
Turned down a new contractreported by @JacobsBen — about the player, not this move
+2
Turned down a new contractreported by @TEAMtalk — about the player, not this move
+1
Turned down a new contractreported by @TEAMtalk — about the player, not this move
+1
Competing destinationshe cannot sign for two clubs
−12
17 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
16%

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