{"id":784394,"date":"2026-07-25T21:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T21:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/784394\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T21:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T21:37:09","slug":"man-utd-ineos-reach-final-decision-on-signing-70m-midfielder-after-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/784394\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd: INEOS reach FINAL decision on signing \u00a370m midfielder after ‘talks’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United<\/a> have decided to abandon their pursuit of Alex Scott after Bournemouth refused to budge on their asking price, with the midfielder also favouring a move to Arsenal, according to a report.<\/p>\n

Man Utd<\/a> have signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa so far in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

The Premier League club\u2019s co-owners, INEOS, are now aiming to sign a third midfielder to enhance the quality of Michael Carrick\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

Under manager Carrick next season, Man Utd will aim to at least challenge for the Premier League title and will look to make an impact in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

Man Utd have been linked with a myriad of midfielders<\/a> and one of them is Alex Scott.<\/p>\n

Scott<\/a> is one of the best young midfielders in the Premier League and was a star for Bournemouth last season.<\/p>\n

READ: Man Utd reach decision on selling Bruno Fernandes after Michael Carrick gets involved<\/a><\/p>\n

Bournemouth<\/a> do not want to sell the 22-year-old and are keen for him to sign a new contract.<\/p>\n

Man Utd have already made a \u2018call\u2019 to Bournemouth for Scott<\/a>, according to transfer journalist Ben Jacobs earlier this week, and it has now emerged that the Red Devils have decided to abandon their pursuit of the midfielder.<\/p>\n

Man Utd decide against signing Alex Scott<\/p>\n

According to The Mirror<\/a>, Bournemouth value Scott at \u00a370million, while Man Utd are willing to pay \u00a340m.<\/p>\n

The report has also stated that Scott favours a move to Arsenal<\/a>, who, too are interested in signing him this summer.<\/p>\n

The Mirror has claimed: \u2018United\u00a0are not prepared to meet the asking price \u2013 and will continue to look at alternative targets instead.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Paving the way for top flight rivals\u00a0Arsenal\u00a0to land the midfielder, should they be able to agree a fee.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s understood Scott\u2019s representatives have held talks with several clubs, and that he will make a decision on his future in the next fortnight.<\/p>\n

\u2018Scott is said to favour a move to the Emirates, but is worried about how much game time he will get for Mikel Arteta\u2019s English champions.\u2019<\/p>\n

While Man Utd have given up on the prospect of signing Scott, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that Carlos Baleba wants to move to Old Trafford from Brighton and Hove Albion<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Romano said about the midfielder on his YouTube channel<\/a> this week: \u201cFrom my understanding, Baleba, one year ago \u2013 August 2025 \u2013 was pushing like crazy to go to Man Utd.<\/p>\n

\u201cBaleba had an agreement on personal terms with Man Utd. So he had his dream to become a Man Utd player.<\/p>\n

\u201cMan Utd couldn\u2019t proceed because Brighton didn\u2019t want to sell the player.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a top target at that time with Amorim, [but] nothing happened.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince January, when Amorim and Man Utd decided not to continue together, the track has gone cold.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow, the name is out there again. Why? Because those close to the player have been in contact again with Man Utd to suggest the possibility to return for Baleba.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo it\u2019s from Baleba\u2019s side that they are trying to understand if Man Utd can return for the boy or not.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter the Ederson deal off, and all the other developments, from Baleba\u2019s side, they want to understand if there is a chance to reopen conversations and negotiations with Man Utd.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know United are looking for a third midfielder, they want to make something happen for another defensive midfielder.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to understand now if there is going to be a possibility for Baleba \u2013 or any other option, because Man Utd are checking on the market \u2013 which possibilities can become concrete this summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cBaleba is a name that was already high on the recruitment team\u2019s list one year ago. The player is super keen about Man Utd, now it depends on the club [and] whether they want to proceed or not.\u201d<\/p>\n

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