By Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

17th Jul, 2023 | 5:00pm

Sources: Wolves leapfrog Bournemouth in Alex Scott race after bid tabled

Wolves have the upper hand over transfer rivals Bournemouth in the race for Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott, sources have told Football Insider.

Both clubs are locked in a big battle for the 19-year-old’s signature following his stellar Championship campaign last term.

Bournemouth made the first move for Scott, launching a bid of £15million plus add-ons – which was quickly rejected by Bristol City.

Wolves have seen two bids turned down by the Robins – with the latest offer believed to be worth around £20million.

It is believed that Bristol City and chairman Jon Lansdown are keen to hold out for a fee of around £25million for their prize asset.

Both sides are inching closer to that figure – but are yet to reach a full agreement for Scott’s transfer.

A well-placed source has told Football Insider that Wolves are currently in pole position to make the England Under-20 international their latest summer signing.

Scott notched two goals and five assists in 49 appearances across all competitions last term – and has already managed 91 senior outings despite his tender age.

The Guernsey-born star, who trained with Bournemouth as a youth, is out of contract in June 2025.

Wolves are turning their attention to incomings after selling Ruben Neves and Nathan Collins for big-money fees this summer.

Football Insider revealed on Monday (17 July) that the Molineux club are in advanced talks to sign Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back Nico Elvedi.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth have already landed Hamed Junior Traore and Justin Kluivert so far this summer.

Sources told Football Insider on Monday (17 July) that Bournemouth are exploring an ambitious move for 18-year-old Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda.

In other news, Wolves bank £178million as new government deal agreed.