Bristol City slash price of ‘Guernsey Grealish’ Alex Scott with Premier League side leading Tottenham in transfer race
BRISTOL CITY could let star player Alex Scott leave for £20million.
The Championship side have been demanding £25m for the teenage midfielder but Wolves, Bournemouth and West Ham have been put off by the asking price.
Yet Scott, 19, one of the hottest properties outside the Premier League, could get the move he wants.
Wolves made contact with City for Scott in January but Bournemouth think they are still favourites in the hunt.
Tottenham have also previously shown an interest.
Scott, who has been dubbed the “Guernsey Grealish”, was crowned the Championship’s Young Player of the Year in April.
He made 42 league appearances last season, scoring once and assisting five goals for Bristol City.
His impressive form quickly attracted interest from some of England’s top clubs.
European giants Inter Milan have also considered a swoop for the midfield ace.
Earlier this year, Bristol boss Nigel Pearson insisted that Scott will not be allowed to leave the club for cheap.
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He told Bristol World: “It’s got to be more than £25million, he shouldn’t go for less than that.
“Since he made his debut for us he’s played 80-odd games, so he’s been a regular.
“People talk about second seasons-itis where players get a drop-off, I don’t think we’ve seen that at all, I think we’ve seen him push on.
“He’s managed to continue his development with a pretty steady upward curve over the two years he’s been here now. That speaks volumes not just about his ability but his temperament too.
“He’ll go on to really big things, I’m sure about that.
“He’ll play at the top, he’ll play for a top side, there’s no doubt in my mind about that, whoever makes a proper bid at some point, it’s going to have to be a really big bid to get him.”
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