{"id":2249,"date":"2026-08-26T07:14:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T07:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=2249"},"modified":"2026-08-26T07:14:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T07:14:22","slug":"chelsea-have-a-theory-as-to-why-alex-scott-is-easier-to-sign-than-adam-wharton-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=2249","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea have a theory as to why Alex Scott is easier to sign than Adam Wharton this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-382722\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\"> <a class=\"fw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=thechelseachronicle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>If Chelsea are going to have to replace Enzo Fernandez this summer, they believe Alex Scott will be an easier signing to make than bringing in Adam Wharton.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/alex-scott\/\">Scott<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/adam-wharton\/\">Wharton<\/a> are both near the top of Chelsea\u2019s list for a new midfielder if Fernandez gets his desired move to Manchester City.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p>The Blues only want to sell the Argentine if they have a replacement lined up, and the path to sign Scott has somewhat been cleared following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/columnist\/manchester-united-signing-carlos-baleba-would-actually-be-great-news-for-chelsea\/\">Manchester United bringing in Carlos Baleba<\/a>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"5a9c74ee-9dfb-4c17-80a3-f12c2bcadb5e\" data-story-name=\"Talk Chelsea\" data-comment-id=\"361d5c1f-0d3a-4756-b94c-192ecc982fb5\" data-story-slug=\"talk-chelsea\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Enough is enough! It\u2019s time to replace Robert Sanchez, but who should Chelsea sign? \ud83d\ude24<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">He made two more mistakes against Fulham on Monday \ud83e\udd26\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Robert Sanchez's errors leading to goal\" class=\"wp-image-382564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez.png 1080w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Chelsea's Robert Sanchez during the Premier League 2026\/27 match between Fulham and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)\">Photo by Rob Newell \u2013 CameraSport via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chelsea-think-alex-scott-is-more-attainable-than-adam-wharton\">Chelsea think Alex Scott is more attainable than Adam Wharton<\/h2>\n<p>Bournemouth\u2019s current public stance is that the Englishman is not for sale at any price, however people inside the game believe a deal may actually be achievable.<\/p>\n<p>Dean Jones has told the <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/ranks-fc-a-football-podcast\/id1395236879?i=1000785947415&amp;r=1358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ranks FC<\/a> podcast that the Premier League side are likely to sell at the right price, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/club\/\">Chelsea<\/a> think that deal is easier to complete because Scott has a higher desire to leave than Wharton does at Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-getty-images-media\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2291707774-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League 2026\/27\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2291707774-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2291707774-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2291707774-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2291707774-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2291707774-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2291707774-750x500.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Marc Gu\u00e9hi of Manchester City and Alex Scott of Bournemouth during the Premier League 2026\/27 match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on August 23, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth\/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)\">Photo by Robin Jones \u2013 AFC Bournemouth\/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He said: \u201cPersonally from what I\u2019m hearing, it\u2019s probably Alex Scott that they go for because they think Alex Scott wants to go more than Adam Wharton does. And at the right price, Bournemouth probably do sell.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wharton has been priced out of a deal this summer, with Crystal Palace not wanting to part ways with another key star after losing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/maxence-lacroix\/\">Maxence Lacroix<\/a> to the Blues.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/transfer-news\/chelsea-told-how-much-more-is-needed-to-tempt-bournemouth-into-alex-scott-sale-after-64m-bid\/\">Chelsea have already had numerous bids rejected for Scott<\/a> this summer, however their efforts would be far stronger to get the deal done if Fernandez does leave.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"5a9c74ee-9dfb-4c17-80a3-f12c2bcadb5e\" data-story-name=\"Talk Chelsea\" data-comment-id=\"2457f049-8009-432d-8efd-478794a4d971\" data-story-slug=\"talk-chelsea\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Chelsea CANNOT sell Enzo Fernandez this season \u2013 prove us wrong!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Our season rests on him staying this summer\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news.png 1080w\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chelsea-waiting-on-enzo-fernandez-s-future-to-be-decided\">Chelsea waiting on Enzo Fernandez\u2019s future to be decided<\/h2>\n<p>Blues supporters have given a mixed response to the Blues midfielder since he returned from the World Cup, however backed him <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/news\/fulham-fans-reignite-falklands-controversy-with-chant-at-chelseas-enzo-fernandez\/\">in the face of loud boos from the Craven Cottage<\/a> crowd on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>So far, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/xabi-alonso\/\">Xabi Alonso<\/a> hasn\u2019t handed Fernandez a start since returning, opting for a midfield pairing of Romeo Lavia and Reece James in the absence of Moises Caicedo.<\/p>\n<p>With less than a week to go of the transfer window, the boss would like for this saga to come to an end soon so he can plan for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more-wrapper lazy see-more-open see-more-blank extra-content\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/news\/chelsea-have-a-theory-as-to-why-alex-scott-is-easier-to-sign-than-adam-wharton-this-summer\/none\" data-type=\"subscribe\">\n<div class=\"see-more subscribe\">\n<figure class=\"newsletter\">\n<div><svg class=\"loading\" width=\"118\" 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