AFC Bournemouth are being linked with a move for Dutch international Kenneth Taylor as the transfer window approaches. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to seven possible arrivals and four potential exits. The hottest storyline right now is the future of Alex Scott, with multiple clubs circling. Below is the latest news on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Kenneth Taylor
On Wednesday, it was reported that AFC Bournemouth are interested in 24-year-old Lazio midfielder Kenneth Taylor in preparation for the January transfer window. The club is reportedly creating succession plans in case player Alex Scott departs. Taylor, a Dutch international with six caps, is being considered, though it is said that Bournemouth particularly likes his compatriot, Kees Smit of AZ Alkmaar, who is also under consideration. Chelsea is known to be one of Taylor's admirers, and Juventus have also been associated with an interest in the player. He joined Lazio in September 2026, and his contract is valid until 2030. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €25M.
Eddy Kouadio
Bournemouth and Brentford both have a strong interest in Eddy Kouadio, a 20-year-old Italian defender for Fiorentina who is on loan at Monza, according to a report on Wednesday. Bournemouth is noted as being very attentive to the Italian market. Brentford, which is a club from London, has previously signed Michael Kayode from Fiorentina. Kouadio's loan agreement with Monza is until June 2027, and his contract with Fiorentina expires in June 2030. According to an estimate by Transfermarkt, his current market value is €6.0M.
Alex Scott to Chelsea
On Tuesday, Simon Phillips reported that Chelsea have verbally agreed on personal terms with Alex Scott and are currently trying to secure a club-to-club agreement with Bournemouth before the winter window opens. According to Phillips, Chelsea's goal is to have everything agreed upon by the end of December so that Scott can join when the window begins. Phillips stated that Chelsea are seeking to agree on a fee with Bournemouth, which is believed to be around £90-£100 million, and he suggested a base fee of £90m. He also said that everything on the player's side is provisionally or verbally complete, as this was addressed in the summer. However, Phillips emphasized that the deal is not yet complete because a fee has not been agreed upon with Bournemouth and there is interest from other clubs.
Alex Scott to Real Madrid
Real Madrid are interested in signing Alex Scott in the upcoming transfer window, according to a Tuttomercato report on Wednesday. The report states that Scott is a transfer target for the January window and that Chelsea is ready to offer 100 million euros for him.
Alex Scott to Liverpool
According to Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg on Tuesday, Liverpool are continuing to assess Alex Scott after having distanced themselves from a move for Felix Nmecha. Plettenberg understands Liverpool hold more interest in acquiring the 23-year-old Scott or Lamine Camara, 22, of Monaco. BBC Sport claims Liverpool admire the Bournemouth star, who is valued at more than €119million (£100m) ahead of the January transfer window.
Alex Scott to Tottenham Hotspur
On Monday, Team Talk reported that Tottenham Hotspur have held conversations regarding Alex Scott. While Bournemouth have consistently maintained that they do not want to sell the midfielder, sources have admitted that he could be permitted to leave in January if a substantial enough offer arrives. Any potential deal would need to be valued at a minimum of £100 million to persuade Bournemouth to consider a sale.
Eli Junior Kroupi
According to CaughtOffside on Sunday, Spurs are considered the favorites in the pursuit of Eli Junior Kroupi from AFC Bournemouth. The 20-year-old center-forward is expected to help the Londoners improve their poor chance conversion. The Evening Standard reports that an offer of up to €120 million would be necessary to convince the Cherries, who are under no pressure to sell after several expensive departures in recent years.
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