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Can clubs refuse huge bids?
Yes, clubs can refuse any bid, regardless of the amount, if they deem a player essential to their plans or believe their value will increase. Bournemouth's refusal of Chelsea's £65m bids last summer shows they prioritised keeping Scott for their Premier League campaign, even at the cost of a significant sum.
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