Although Scott is already under contract until 2028, club executives are eager to reward his exceptional progress with significantly improved terms.
Bournemouth are confident that the lure of Europa League football, combined with a substantial salary increase, will be enough to convince the midfielder to extend his stay with the club.
If United decide to formalise their interest, it will take a fee of more than £40m to bring the Cherries to the negotiating table.
Scott is a Premier League-proven alternative to continental marquee signings for United, but they face a rapidly closing window of opportunity.
He made 37 Premier League appearances this term and won Bournemouth’s Player of the Month award for April.
His performances earned him inclusion in the provisional England squad for this summer’s World Cup.
Although he narrowly missed out on the final 26-man World Cup squad, he is set to join the pre-tournament training camp in Miami next month – a testament to his rising profile.
Scott has stood out statistically, winning 55 percent of his duels while averaging 1.89 tackles, 2.55 clearances and 6.14 ball recoveries per game.
His box-to-box profile would perfectly complement Kobbie Mainoo as United prepare for a return to Champions League football.
By seeking to secure Scott alongside fellow young talents such as Eli Junior Kroupi and Rayan, Bournemouth are bidding to become regular contenders for European qualification.
