In short, it’s a classic case of a fan ending up at another club due to career opportunities and timing, though as a Premier League regular and England prospect, Alex Scott’s doing well regardless. Spurs fans often joke about “their” boy doing well against Arsenal.
Career path and transfers: Scott came up through Bristol City’s academy and broke into their first team. Bournemouth signed him in August 2023 for around £23-25 million (reports vary slightly). He has a contract with Bournemouth until June 2028. Spurs did not sign him at that time (or earlier), so he joined the Cherries instead.
He’s established at Bournemouth: At 22, Scott has become a key central/versatile midfielder for them in the Premier League, with strong performances (including a recent winner against Arsenal that delighted his Spurs-supporting family). Bournemouth aren’t a selling club for their top talents unless the price is very high (rumours suggest valuations of £60m+).
There have been occasional transfer links to Tottenham (and others like Man Utd), especially given his boyhood support for Spurs, but nothing has materialised. Spurs have strengthened midfield elsewhere (e.g., Conor Gallagher), and Scott remains at Bournemouth.
Statistics
Stats can vary slightly by source (e.g., Transfermarkt, FBref, Wikipedia, Premier League official) due to how friendlies/cups or substitute appearances are counted. He’s primarily a central/versatile midfielder known for energy, passing, and progressive play. In the current 2025/26 Premier League season, he’s a regular starter for Bournemouth with solid output (3 goals, 1 assist in ~32 apps).
Club Career Summary (League Appearances/Gols)Bristol City (2020/21–2022/23, mainly Championship): 83 appearances, 5 goals (plus cups: total ~91 apps, 6 goals).
AFC Bournemouth (2023/24–present, Premier League): ~75 league appearances, 4 goals (overall club total ~84 apps, 6 goals across all comps; current 2025/26 season ongoing).
Total senior league: ~158–164 appearances, 9–11 goals (sources vary slightly by inclusion of early/non-league).
