'The future is bright for Scott' - Gosling

Former Bournemouth midfielder Dan Gosling believes 22-year-old Alex Scott is "another player who is going to go for big money" within the next two seasons. Since signing a long-term deal from Bristol City in August 2023, Scott has made 89 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals and contributing five assists. "He was unlucky to miss out on the World Cup," Gosling told BBC Radio Solent. "His form has been amazing since he joined Bournemouth, but he has really stepped up this past season and he is now being linked with Liverpool and Manchester United . "You have to look at the players he is competing against in that England team, such as £100m Declan Rice, £100m-rated Elliot Anderson, world-class Jude Bellingham, and Morgan Rogers who has just had the season of his life. "Thomas Tuchel didn't want to take players he felt wouldn't get the minutes they deserved - and Scott probably just fell into that category, which is really unlucky. I don't think he is far away from getting in that team and playing. "He just needs to keep his head down and keep doing what he is doing. I'm sure he will because he is a fantastic lad. Everybody I speak to says he is a great lad with a great temperament, so the future is bright for him." On Arsenal 's rumoured interest in Scott, Gosling added: "He has a couple of years left on his current contract and Bournemouth will be looking to tie him down to a new deal. "He is going to have the pick of three or four of the best clubs in England if his form carries on, which I'm sure it will do. He is another player who is going to go for big money, whether it is in this transfer window or next summer. "I feel really sorry for the club at the moment because they keep having to sell their best players, but it is testament to how well they are run." Listen to the full conversation by pressing play above or on BBC Sounds here