Manchester United hold one advantage over their rivals if they are serious about landing Alex Scott this summer. That unique factor being his step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, already captains the women’s side at Old Trafford.
As United seek to bolster their midfield options this summer, the club have been tipped to make a move for Scott. However, Chelsea are also reportedly ready to throw their hat into the ring for his signature.
The 22-year-old has travelled with England to World Cup 2026, though he is not part of Thomas Tuchel’s official party for the tournament. Instead, he has made the trip to North America as one of five additional players brought along to provide cover during the side’s pre-tournament friendlies.
Scott was an unused substitute as the Three Lions ground out a 1-0 victory over New Zealand in Florida on Saturday. Nevertheless, he could yet feature in Wednesday’s final pre-World Cup warm-up clash against Costa Rica.
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Speaking at a press conference following his international call-up, Scott said: “We’ve grown up together, playing football together in the same teams back home, local football.
“We’re very close. We speak most days. And like I said before, obviously so proud of where she’s come from, and now where she is so successful.
“She has told me to just enjoy it and be yourself and show what you can do and do what you’ve been doing for all these years. I mean, she’s seen me grow a lot as a person, as a football player as well.
“I think back in the day when I was back home playing local football, she would have never thought that I’d have gone on to be a professional, and neither would I. So she’s obviously so pleased for me. She text (sic) me straight away as soon as she got the news.
“It’s nice to have someone around who’s experienced it and been around the Lionesses and England in general, she can help me out with advice on playing at the top level and top pressured situation.”
View 2 ImagesMaya Le Tissier is has been captain of Manchester United women since 2024(Image: Steven Paston/PA Wire)
With reported interest mounting in Scott’s signature, United could do with every edge they can find in their pursuit of his services, should they ultimately decide to make a move for the midfielder. Having a family member already at the club could prove to be a decisive factor in that respect.
Le Tissier joined United from Brighton in the summer of 2022, the same year she earned her first caps for England. She was then named in the PFA Women’s Super League Team of the Year following her debut season at Old Trafford.
The 24-year-old continued her impressive trajectory at United when she was voted the club’s Player of the Season in 2024. Later that year, she was appointed as United’s new captain following the departure of Katie Zelem.
Having two England internationals from the same family representing the same club would be quite the enticing prospect for Scott. The playmaker has enjoyed a stunning rise through the football pyramid since making his name at Bristol City, who pocketed a club-record £25million when the Cherries snapped him up in 2023.
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Scott has looked entirely at home in the Premier League since his move and played an instrumental role as Bournemouth achieved a club-record sixth-place finish this season. He is now set to feature in the club’s first European campaign as they prepare to compete in the Europa League.
However, he could yet find himself playing at the very highest level on the continent given United secured a Champions League berth. This follows what has already been a transformative summer, boosted further by his involvement with England in the United States.
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Every indication points to Scott being fast-tracked towards what could be a hugely promising international future with the Three Lions. And United could boast two England stars from the same family at the club if they manage to get a deal over the line for his signature this summer.
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