Bournemouth refuse to sell Scott to Chelsea

David Ornstein reveals why AFC Bournemouth are keen to keep Alex Scott and rejected his move to Chelsea during the summer transfer window.

David Ornstein explained via "TNT Sports" that AFC Bournemouth decided at the start of the summer to retain their key players, despite the considerable interest in them. He confirmed that Alex Scott was the primary target for Chelsea, who moved strongly to sign him, but the club was not prepared to sell.

Ornstein pointed out that AFC Bournemouth's good financial position following their recent sales supported the decision to keep their stars, explaining that the deal would not have gone through even for a large financial offer.

Speculation surrounds the potential inclusion of release clauses in new contracts for several key AFC Bournemouth players, including Scott and Ryan, which could alter the club's stance next summer.