West Ham are considering a move for Bristol City’s Alex Scott, with the Championship club intending to charge a fee of £25 million. Scott is one of the country’s most highly rated young players and is likely to join the Premier League this summer. Following his strong and mature performances for the Sky Bet Championship club last season, the youngstar has established himself as one of the country’s most promising possibilities.
This season, the 19-year-old was voted the Championship’s Young Player of the Season, and he has just returned from representing England at the Under-20 World Cup. West Ham are said to have made preliminary negotiations with the player’s representation and are currently debating whether to make a move.
The Sun said that West Ham and Bournemouth were apparently in a bidding war for the English star, who has been extensively linked with a move to the Premier League over the previous several months. A notable example of David Moyes’ success in pursuing players from the Championship is his acquisition of Jarrod Bowen from Hull City and development of the winger into a full England international.
Pep Guardiola, the treble-winning manager of Manchester City, gave Scott special praise during a Carabao Cup match earlier this season, describing the midfielder as having “unbelievable talent.” Nigel Pearson, the manager of the Robins, stated earlier this year that the team would require at least £25m to negotiate a sale this summer.
West Ham Is Looking For Potential Bargain
Given Scott’s huge potential and already-existing talent, it was only a matter of time before Premier League teams started showing an interest in him. When Bristol City fell to Manchester City in the FA Cup in February, the teenager’s whole skill set was on display for all to see. He seems to be on his way to the absolute top.
Jarrod Bowen, a veteran player for West Ham United who was acquired from the bottom of the Championship, is one of the team’s most cherished possessions and Scott stands a good possibility of being the next famous person to emerge from the English second division of East London.
Scott has received great praise for his achievements this season and has previously represented England at several young levels. If he continues on his current track, he might be a Three Lions international in the near future. West Ham United’s entry into the race for his signing is undoubtedly enticing to club executives and supporters.
With the Hammers planning to significantly change the playing team for the upcoming season as many of its seasoned veterans exit, Scott may end up becoming the face of the Irons revolution. Scott makes great sense given his reputation if Moyes is eyeing homegrown English players in the summer transfer window.
In the coming years, £25 million might show to be a steal. It’s evident that the 19-year-old phenom requires a platform that will prioritize and promote his development and learning at the highest level, and West Ham United may be the best option. This is a deal the Hammers should look into.
