Bournemouth have softened their stance on selling midfielder Alex Scott, with a sale now possible should a club meet their £100m asking price, the Mirror and Liverpool Echo report. Liverpool are believed to be well-placed in the race despite competition from Chelsea and Manchester United.
Scott, 23, was a summer target for Iraola before Bournemouth held firm. The England midfielder worked under the Liverpool manager at Bournemouth, where he featured 89 times. He is sidelined with a thigh injury until November after aggravating it on international duty.
A potential route back for Trent Alexander-Arnold has also emerged. Real Madrid are reportedly pursuing Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro, which could create space for Alexander-Arnold to depart and return to Liverpool. The England international has started just three league games for Madrid this season, with Jose Mourinho preferring Denzel Dumfries.
Real Madrid had previously explored Porro before he renewed at Spurs, later signing Dumfries from Inter Milan instead. A move for the Tottenham defender would open the door for Alexander-Arnold’s exit. Liverpool have struggled to find a long-term replacement since his departure, with Conor Bradley troubled by injury and Jeremie Frimpong not delivering after his £30m move last year.
With BBC Sport confirming Bournemouth’s willingness to sell Scott at the right price, this could be one to watch in January, though the fee required puts it firmly in the realm of speculation for now.
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