Sources: Everton and Leicester City set sights on Alex Scott after transfer mission
Everton and Leicester City are among a number of Premier League clubs tracking Bristol City sensation Alex Scott, Football Insider understands.
Scouts from the two Premier League clubs are understood to have assessed the attacking midfielder, 18, during Saturday’s Championship clash between Bristol City and Blackpool.
A recruitment source has told Football Insider that Scott is on the target list of many Premier League teams after impressing at Bristol City.
The Championship club are bracing themselves for offers for Scott ahead of the summer window.
Bristol City protected one of their prize assets by securing him to a new four-year deal last August that runs until the summer of 2025.
The teenager is regarded as one of the best talents outside of the top flight.
Born in Guernsley, he has been dubbed the ‘Guernsey Grealish’ for his playing style and appearance – with his socks rolled down and ability to dribble, commit players and win free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Scott has had an impressive season for struggling Bristol City after graduating from their academy and establishing himself in the first team.
He has made 20 Championship starts among 24 appearances in all competitions, which have yielded three goals and two assists.
Capable of playing in central midfield or various attacking midfield roles, he has been capped by England at age-group level.
Scott, who previously trained with Southampton and Bournemouth while living in Guernsey, has impressed for the England Under-19s.
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