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Thing is it's easy to say "we'll regret it when he's worth 100m in 5 years" but he'll only be worth that much if he goes to a club where he gets regular game-time and can develop.
If we think he can contribute to the first team and there's a path for him to become a regular starter then great, sign him up. If not then both him, and us, would be wise to look elsewhere.
If he signs then isn't getting in the team it could easily be another Spence situation where a talented, highly rated youngster gets wasted on our bench or farmed out on loan. I wouldn't be at all surprised if we sold Spence within the next year or so and then in 3-4 years time he's worth 60-70m+ after going to a team where he actually plays and develops into a top class full-back.
Wouldn't mind betting that if Alfie Devine was playing at Bristol City there'd be similar interest to Scott, and people would be clamouring for us to sign him. I don't think there's much difference between to 2 tbh and Alfie hasn't had many opportunities here.