Milan target Alex Scott for Modric, France probe Elliott and Lille
In Milan, the Rossoneri scouts have set their sights on Alex Scott as a possible heir to Luka Modric, while in France an investigation involving the Elliott fund and Lille is intensifying. The Rossoneri club sees the Bournemouth youngster as a solution for the future of the midfield, but the French financial saga threatens to distract attention.
Alex Scott's profile
Alex, born in August 2003 in Guernsey, has become one of Bournemouth's key players and has attracted the interest of several top clubs. The midfielder is considered one of the most interesting targets for the Rossoneri, who also see him as a possible successor to Luka Modric. Arsenal and Chelsea have already expressed their desire to compete for the young talent.
Milan had scheduled a mission to follow him closely with the English national team, but a quadriceps injury suffered after his first start against Croatia in the Nations League, a match England won 7-0, forced the scouts to postpone the trip.
Bournemouth, for its part, has begun looking for a replacement for Scott. The first name identified is Kees Smit, a Dutch midfielder born in 2006 from AZ Alkmaar, signalling how Scott's future could become a market topic in the coming months.
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French investigation into Elliott and Lille
Yesterday morning L’Équipe devoted the front page to an investigation into the relationship between the US fund Elliott and Lille, describing them as “ambiguous”. According to the newspaper, chats and emails obtained by the Financial Police would show that Elliott simultaneously managed Milan and Lille between 2020 and 2022.
The reconstruction raises the issue of compliance with UEFA rules on multi‑ownership, which, according to the investigation, were circumvented through warrants, veto rights and a holding company based in Luxembourg and Delaware.
The Elliott fund responded by rejecting the accusations: “The Italian magistrates have examined and assessed all this material in its proper context, and have recommended the dismissal of the case without any charges. We are disappointed, but not surprised, to note that… UEFA has already examined the matter and has determined that Elliott does not exercise any decisive control or influence over LOSC.”
These two developments – Milan’s desire to secure Alex Scott and the French investigation into Elliott – demonstrate how market dynamics and regulatory issues can intertwine, influencing the Rossoneri’s future decisions.