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title: "Manchester United Consider Alex Scott As Fernandes Alternative"
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published: "2026-06-26T12:21:35Z"
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# Manchester United Consider Alex Scott As Fernandes Alternative

**Manchester United are giving serious attention to Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as the race for Mateus Fernandes becomes increasingly uncomfortable.**

[CaughtOffside reports](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/06/26/sources-man-united-line-up-alternative-mateus-fernandes/) that United and Arsenal have made initial enquiries for the 22-year-old, with Bournemouth expected to value him at around £60million.

The same update claims Tottenham’s push for Fernandes has forced United to sharpen their alternative list rather than wait passively.

> Man United transfer news LIVE: Elliot Anderson alternative, Alex Scott fee, Mateus Fernandes battle[https://t.co/VfnMp6GxeZ](https://t.co/VfnMp6GxeZ) [pic.twitter.com/vCSrDvsFtX](https://t.co/vCSrDvsFtX)
>
> — Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) [June 11, 2026](https://x.com/ManUtdMEN/status/2065120545973190725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Scott Gives United A Cleaner Escape Route

Scott is not a like-for-like Fernandes clone, but that is part of the appeal.

He is Premier League-tested, press-resistant and flexible enough to operate as an advanced eight or a connector from deeper zones. That gives Michael Carrick a different midfield route without abandoning the wider rebuild.

United have already had to recalibrate after missing out on Elliot Anderson. Read Man Utd covered how [Manchester City’s agreement for Anderson left United needing a midfield pivot](https://readmanutd.com/2026/06/26/man-utd-elliot-anderson-city-agreement-pivot/).

Fernandes’ price and wage race now risks drifting into territory where Tottenham can create genuine damage. Scott gives United a younger, technically secure alternative before the market becomes more reactive.

The danger is obvious: Bournemouth have little reason to sell cheaply. A £60million valuation would still require serious conviction.

But if United believe Fernandes is becoming an auction rather than a negotiation, Scott is the kind of pivot that keeps control of the summer plan.