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<\/p>\nManchester City boss Pep Guardiola was clear about his admiration of an English talent who is also being eyed up by Manchester United<\/p>\n
Alex Scott of Bournemouth is reportedly being pursed by Manchester United(Image: 2025 Visionhaus)<\/p>\n
Pep Guardiola has already made his thoughts clear on Manchester United<\/a> target Alex Scott by paying him the ultimate compliment. The Manchester City<\/a> manager once described the central midfielder as \u201can unbelievable player.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n That was after the then-19-year-old played for Bristol City against his side back in early 2023 in an FA Cup<\/a> game. If that glowing endorsement from one of the greatest managers ever wasn\u2019t enough, Jack Grealish<\/a> also labelled the teenager a \u201ctop, top talent\u201d at the time.<\/p>\n Scott, now 22, has gone from strength to strength since then, becoming a key player at Bournemouth<\/a> under Andoni Iraola. His impressive displays since his \u00a325million move to the south coast have unsurprisingly seen him linked with several top Premier League sides.<\/p>\n City have been amongst them, as have neighbours United. Speaking about Guardiola\u2019s comments in 2024<\/a>, the England U21s star revealed how his mother was left particularly delighted by the praise.<\/p>\n \u201cTo hear that from who I regard as one of the best managers of all time, it\u2019s a good feeling. It was amazing,\u201d said Scott. \u201cIt was a great feeling and my mum enjoyed it probably even more than me!<\/p>\n READ MORE: Man Utd ‘increasingly confident’ of transfer for \u00a3100m-rated Premier League star<\/a>READ MORE: Wayne Rooney shares Jurgen Klopp Man Utd admission as he makes manager prediction<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHe didn\u2019t have to say that but to say it about an opposition player shows the respect he has and why he\u2019s gone so far in the game. Guardiola was incredible at Barcelona<\/a> with that great team with Lionel Messi<\/a>.<\/p>\n “I grew up with Guardiola as a manager and that whole team was just incredible. Xavi and Andres Iniesta. Messi doing his magic, he had brilliant midfielders at Bayern Munich<\/a> with Thiago and now he\u2019s at Man City with Rodri who, for me, is one of the best players in the Premier League<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n Yet, he could end up playing for Guardiola\u2019s cross-city rivals, United, who have made signing a midfielder their priority for 2026. The Old Trafford club appear to be biding their time, however, with recently sacked manager Ruben Amorim<\/a> suggesting there will be no new arrivals of note in January prior to his dismissal.<\/p>\n Pep Guardiola sang the midfielder’s praises three years ago(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n Having appointed Michael Carrick as interim boss until the end of the season, United are expected to instead splash out in the summer on more than one midfield signing. Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson, Joao Gomes and Carlos Baleba are all being linked with a move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n Scott must be doing something right if he is being considered amongst such company by United chiefs, having received his first England senior call-up by Thomas Tuchel in November 2025. Should the Red Devils successfully fend off rival clubs and secure his signature, they may well have a future Three Lions star on their hands.<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Mirror<\/a> Football<\/a> content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a343<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Pep](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1_Guardiola.jpg\")
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