Sources: Tottenham scout ‘next Jack Grealish’ as their talent spotters deliver rave reviews
Tottenham are keeping close tabs on Bristol City midfield sensation Alex Scott, sources have told Football Insider.
Spurs have been regularly watching the 19-year-old in action this season as they weigh up a potential move for him in the summer.
The Londoners sent a senior scout to watch Scott on Saturday in his team’s 1-0 Championship win over Norwich City.
The versatile midfielder operated in a central attacking midfield role in the match in what was his 29th Championship start of the season.
He can also play in deeper and wide roles, and has been used by them for 13th-placed City this season.
Spurs have been watching Scott for some time and are their scouts have delivered rave reviews about his huge promise.
The England Under-20 international is attracting Premier League interest due to his ability on the ball, quick feet and potential to quickly turn defence into attack.
Scott is a key attacking force for the mid-table Championship outfit and has supplied five league assists this season.
Remarkably, he has also failed to make the starting line-up for just one of their league fixtures all term and, in all competitions, has made 35 appearances.
Tottenham will want a deal in place for Scott well before the summer if they are to push ahead with a move for the in-demand talent.
Scott, who joined City’s youth set-up from Guernsey in 2020, has already made 77 senior appearances and been dubbed the ‘Guernsey Grealish’ for his Jack Grealish-like ability on the ball.
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