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How much is Scott really worth?
Football clubs consider a player's future potential, marketing value, and impact on team performance, not just their transfer fee. Scott's age, talent, and contract situation mean Bournemouth value him highly, even if a £100m fee seems steep. This reflects his importance to their Premier League survival hopes.
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