​  Manchester United face another potential setback in their midfield rebuild as AFC Bournemouth boss Marco Rose has moved to rule out Alex Scott’s exit, according to a new report.Despite a £39 million deal already being struck with Atalanta for Ederson, the Red Devils’ primary target this summer has been Nottingham Forest maestro Elliot Anderson. However, the Tricky Trees’ exorbitant valuation of the 23-year-old England international – which local rivals Manchester City are willing to match – ruled United out of the running.This led to a pivot towards West Ham starlet Mateus Fernandes, who enjoyed a superb campaign at the London Stadium despite his side being unable to stave off relegation, returning three goals and four assists in 36 Premier League appearances. In an ironic twist, this is the second successive bottom-three finish the one-cap Portugal international has suffered, after Southampton experienced the same fate last year before he completed a £38 million switch to the London Stadium.There had been hope the Hammers’ descent into the Championship would force them to drop an asking price of £80 million, but the entry of other competitors into the race has strengthened their negotiating position.Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Newcastle United have all expressed interest, while Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have both made approaches as well. However, Tottenham Hotspur have stormed into the race by simply being willing to outbid any other suitors – including United.INEOS are understood to value Fernandes at the £60 million mark, though they may be prepared to offer more if required. By contrast, Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to meet West Ham’s valuation, having already received the green light from the player’s camp as well.United’s hierarchy are determined to break from the mistakes of the past and have stressed the club will no longer overpay for targets, no matter how highly rated they are at Old Trafford, even if Manuel Ugarte is evidence of this approach not always working. A host of other options – Scott chief among them – are under consideration to provide alternatives, just as Fernandes was for Anderson, but there is a growing sense United are being forced to accept compromises, rather than coups.Scott is another midfielder with a burgeoning reputation after a superb season at the heart of Andoni Iraola’s rampant Bournemouth side. The 22-year-old possesses a well-rounded skill set, as capable with the ball as he is without, with an outstanding attitude and work rate, leading Pep Guardiola to describe him as “unbelievable” after facing him against Bristol City in the FA Cup.Source: transfermarkt.comUnited hold a long-standing interest in Scott, but TEAMtalk reveals “fresh enquiries” have been made this week to gauge the viability of a deal. The Red Devils are not alone in       ​Read More