Michael Carrick could exploit a secret Manchester United weapon if he aims to secure a deal for one particular star currently away with England at World Cup 2026
Manchester United have one edge over the competition if they hope to secure the transfer of Alex Scott this summer. That being the unique factor of his step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, already captaining the women’s team at Old Trafford.
In the hunt for midfield reinforcements this summer, United have been touted to make a move for Scott. However, Chelsea could also reportedly offer competition in the race for his signature.
The 22-year-old has travelled with England’s squad to the World Cup, though he isn’t a part of Thomas Tuchel’s official squad for the tournament. Instead, he’s travelled to North America as one of five additional players to provide support for the side’s pre-tournament friendlies.
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Scott was an unused substitute as the Three Lions ground out a 1-0 win over New Zealand in Tampa on Saturday. However, he could still appear in Wednesday’s final pre-World Cup warm-up against Costa Rica on Wednesday.
Speaking at a press conference following his international call-up, Scott said: “We’ve grown up together, playing football together in the same teams back home, local football.
“We’re very close. We speak most days. And like I said before, obviously so proud of where she’s come from, and now where she is so successful.
“She has told me to just enjoy it and be yourself and show what you can do and do what you’ve been doing for all these years. I mean, she’s seen me grow a lot as a person, as a football player as well.
“I think back in the day when I was back home playing local football, she would have never thought that I’d have gone on to be a professional, and neither would I. So she’s obviously so pleased for me. She text (sic) me straight away as soon as she got the news.
“It’s nice to have someone around who’s experienced it and been around the Lionesses and England in general, she can help me out with advice on playing at the top level and top pressured situation.”
Given the reported interest in Scott’s signature, United could use every advantage they can get in the bid to recruit his services should they ultimately decide to make a move for the midfielder. And having a family member already at the club could prove key in that regard.
Le Tissier joined United from Brighton in the summer of 2022, the same year she earned her first caps for England. She was named in the PFA Women’s Super League Team of the Year following her debut season at Old Trafford.
The 24-year-old continued her rise at United when she was voted the club’s Player of the Season in 2024. Later that year, she was then named United’s new captain following the departure of Katie Zelem.
Having two England internationals from the same family starring for the same club could be considered a rare and tempting feat for Scott. The playmaker has enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks since starring for Bristol City, who received a club-record transfer fee of £25million when the Cherries signed him in 2023.
Scott hasn’t looked out of place in the Premier League since then and played a key role as Bournemouth finished a club-record sixth in the Premier League this term. He’s now set to star in the club’s maiden European campaign as they get ready to compete in the Europa League.
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However, he may yet make his way into the continent’s premier competition given United banked a spot in the Champions League. This comes after an already transformative summer given his experience with England in the States.
All signs suggest Scott is being fast-tracked for what could be a big future with the Three Lions. And United could have two England heroes from the same family starring at the club if they manage to seal a deal for his signature this summer.
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