Bournemouth has opened the door to selling Alex Scott, their 23-year-old England midfielder, in January, contingent on certain conditions. After declining two contract offers at the end of last season, Scott has expressed a desire to leave Vitality Stadium. Throughout the recent international break, Bournemouth maintained that he was not for sale.

However, following final discussions with his representatives, it appears the Cherries may allow Scott's departure if a substantial offer is made in January. Key conditions for the sale include:

• Bournemouth's position in the Premier League table
• The necessity for Scott to assist in securing the club's survival if they are struggling

This marks a notable change in Bournemouth's stance, especially after they rejected interest from numerous clubs over the summer, including all members of the Premier League's "big six". Notably, Chelsea had an initial bid of £60 million, which rose to £64 million with add-ons, but this was turned down.

Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly still interested in Scott, while Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham have shifted focus to other targets. Liverpool's advantage lies in manager Andoni Iraola's strong ties with Scott and Bournemouth's leadership.

Currently, Scott is sidelined for at least a month due to a thigh injury sustained during England's 7-0 victory over Croatia in the Nations League.