According to a report from The Mirror, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Bristol City playmaker Alex Scott. 

The lowdown: Rising stock

Born in Guernsey, the 18-year-old made the move from FC Guernsey to Bristol City in 2020 and has gone from strength to strength since arriving in the English Football League.

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Having made three fleeting appearances during the 2020/21 season, Scott has established himself as a mainstay in Nigel Pearson's side this term.

Now it appears that Spurs, as well as a host of other top-level clubs, could be taking a closer look at the England youth starlet...

The latest: Tottenham eye talented youngster

As per the report from The Mirror's James Nursey, Tottenham officials have 'scouted' the playmaker and were in attendance to run the rule over Scott during their win at Stoke City on Good Friday.

It's claimed that the Championship outfit rate Scott at £10million but could be open to a summer sale of the seven-cap England Under 19 ace in order to meet Financial Fair Play regulations.

Furthermore, the report confirms that officials from N17 were in situ with a 'view to a summer raid' as the teenager - who has the ability to 'float' around the pitch according to ex-manager Tony Vance - played 90 minutes against Stoke City.

The verdict: No brainer

Already dubbed the 'Guernsey Grealish', signing Scott looks to be a relatively risk-free venture for Spurs.

Whilst both manager Antonio Conte and transfer guru Fabio Paratici are likely to target ready-made first-team operators during the summer transfer window, it's important to keep at least one eye on the future.

So far this season Scott has scored four times and provided two assists in 36 second-tier outings and has shown an unrivalled versatility with a capability of playing in advanced midfield roles, as a centre-forward and more recently as a makeshift wing-back.

Under contract until 2025 (Transfermarkt), the fee, playing style and homegrown status makes this deal akin to the capture of Dele Alli in 2015 and is one that Spurs should be desperate to get over the line.

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