New report has details on when Chelsea can begin campaign to sign their dream midfielder

A new report has shed light on Chelsea's plans to sign their sought-after midfielder Alex Scott, revealing that the January transfer window may not be the opportune time to pursue the Bournemouth star. According to Kieran Gill's Daily Mail piece, both Chelsea and other top clubs are after Scott, who recently earned his England debut. However, Chelsea faces a significant challenge in securing the player's signature during the January transfer window.

Gill reports that Bournemouth holds the firm intention of not selling their prized midfielder during January, and they are not inclined to engage in negotiations until they have proven their Premier League stability for the upcoming season. This means that Chelsea will likely have to exercise patience with Scott, as the player will only be up for sale after they return stronger in the summer.

With this information at hand, Chelsea must now determine whether to pursue a short-term solution in the winter window or remain content with their existing squad until the opportunity to sign Scott arises. The two teams will face each other again this weekend as Chelsea returns to action in the Premier League.