“Will now start formal talks…” – Update on £80m Arsenal & Chelsea transfer target

It’s perhaps hard to imagine Arsenal being able to pay that kind of money, which might mean Scott for around £80m, or a little less if they wait, could actually be the best-value option out there.

This also arguably seems like a lot for a relatively inexperienced player, but Scott has impressed in the Premier League and looks like he has all the qualities to fit in at a top club, whilst he’s also young enough that he can improve even further in the next few years.

That will surely also appeal to Chelsea, who have invested a lot in top young talents for the future, with Scott someone who can both strengthen them straight away and provide them with a talent whose value should only keep going up and up.