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6 September 2026

Chelsea plot early move for Bournemouth's Alex Scott as Neto and Nkunku attract interest

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Source reporting: BBC Sport https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/sport/rss.xml

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Chelsea plot early move for Bournemouth's Alex Scott as Neto and Nkunku attract interest

Chelsea are preparing an early move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, while Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has attracted outside interest. Manchester United and Newcastle United have also made enquiries about forward Christopher Nkunku. BBC Sport reported the transfer activity. The developments suggest Chelsea are targeting midfield reinforcements and could see outgoing interest around their attacking options. Separately, the enquiries from Manchester United and Newcastle indicate clubs are actively pursuing Nkunku ahead of the next window.

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Early approaches and enquiries could accelerate transfer activity, forcing clubs to make squad decisions and adjust plans sooner rather than later.

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