Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd target Scott rejects new Bournemouth contract

Alex Scott has turned down a new Bournemouth contract amid strong interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, Sky Sports News understands.

Bournemouth have made Scott a number of offers since discussions began towards the end of the season - but it is believed the midfielder has indicated he is not currently willing to agree new terms.

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The Cherries do not want to sell the talented midfielder, who has entered the final two years of his current contract, and have already knocked back inquiries from the Premier League trio.

United, Chelsea and Arsenal are believed to remain the frontrunners for Scott, who travelled to the States with the England squad ahead of the World Cup, while other clubs are also keen.

Bournemouth expect Scott to remain their player next season whether he signs a new offer or continues on his current deal.

It is part of their club-wide stance to keep their best players, which also includes Junior Kroupi and winger Rayan - two more players who have interest from other clubs.

Rose confident on keeping Kroupi, Scott and Rayan

New Bournemouth boss Marco Rose is confident he can keep hold of highly-rated trio Kroupi, Scott and Rayan ahead of the club's first European campaign.

"I think Alex knows what he has with this club, and it's always about the right moment to do the next step," said Rose last week.

"Because if you are a young player and you do steps - and nowadays it happens many times - too fast, too quick, then it's getting difficult. The club is doing a lot of things to show the players that they are in the right place.

"So far, it's not a challenge for me, to be honest. The first four days, we are in touch and my feeling is that the boys are feeling really good here.

"Kroupi made great improvement last season, so I think for him there's no ceiling. Even he knows that he's in a good place to improve.

"He's playing in Europe, he'll have many games and he's playing in the most competitive and intensive league in the world. So far I don't have the feeling that anyone is trying to leave the club."