Bournemouth owner Bill Foley makes Champions League vow and gives Alex Scott transfer update

Bournemouth owner Foley backs his side to win Europa League and says Scott rejected a new contract offer despite Chelsea's £64m summer bid.

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley has expressed confidence ahead of Thursday's Europa League tie against AC Milan, stating the Cherries are favourites and can win the competition. Foley's primary ambition remains winning a major trophy and consistently qualifying for the Champions League via top-seven Premier League finishes. On transfers, Foley confirmed that star player Alex Scott has rejected a new contract that would have made her Bournemouth's highest-paid player, despite the club's efforts to retain her. Chelsea and Liverpool retain strong interest in the England international after the Blues' £64m bid was rejected in the summer.