Arsenal admirers of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott

Arsenal admirers of Bournemouth midfielder Alex ScottArsenal are admirers of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as Gunners manager Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his options at the Emirates Stadium club, according to The Athletic. Arsenal are preparing for next season’s Premier League title defence and want to make quality additions to their squad this summer. Scott has caught the eye of the Gunners after he enjoyed an outstanding Premier League campaign last term. The 22-year-old is also a target for Manchester United and Bournemouth are desperate to hold on to him.

>Scott was invited to the England camp last month to train with the team after not making the final 26-man World Cup squad. Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel claimed he was delighted to have the Arsenal target at the camp and an international debut is on the cards after he received his first senior England call-up last November. The North Londoners also have West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes on their radar, but the Red Devils are the favourites to sign the Portuguese.

>Arteta wants quality cover and competition for Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi, and Christian Norgaard is expected to leave after failing to impress on the pitch. Scott fits the bill having proved himself in the Premier League, but Arsenal also have Lille star Ayyoub Bouaddi on the radar. The 18-year-old midfielder was one of the best players on the pitch in the 1-1 draw between Morocco and Brazil in their World Cup opener, completing 60 passes and three successful dribbles.