Chelsea could buy two other targets and still have change instead of paying new Alex Scott fee
All of a sudden, it looks as though Chelsea have a genuine chance of signing Alex Scott from Bournemouth in January.
Up until Tuesday, Bournemouth’s stance was that Scott would not be for sale in the January transfer window. However, that stance appears to have softened, with it emerging that the Cherries are now open to a winter exit if the conditions are right.
The midfielder is still expected to cost a £100m fee. In fact, before Tuesday’s news, journalist Simon Phillips claimed on Si Phillips Talks Chelsea that it would take something closer to £130m to get Scott out of the Vitality Stadium in January.
That is ridiculous. With that amount of money, Chelsea could sign two other transfer targets and still have money left over!
Lamine Camara
AS Monaco’s Lamine Camara is the alternative to Scott and would cost significantly less than the Englishman. Chelsea agreed a deal with Monaco for Camara at the end of the last transfer window, but the French club had a change of heart and stopped that move from happening.
It’s time to talk about our midfield situation… who’s getting your vote?
The deal was thought to be worth £47m, but Camara is now likely to cost more amid more interest and an impressive start to the season. There could be a real transfer battle for his signature in January.
Nevertheless, he is still not going to cost anywhere near as much as Scott. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Monaco are now demanding a £60m fee for Camara.
Jules Kounde
Chelsea are not just looking at midfielders. The Blues are also thought to be considering bringing in a new defender, with Barcelona’s Jules Kounde seemingly on their radar again.
Amid their reported interest in him, it has been claimed that Chelsea could sign Kounde for just £42m. It means the club could be looking at just over £100m for both Camara and Kounde.
They could sign Camara and Kounde and have pocket change remaining. That seems much more logical than breaking the bank for Scott.
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