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Bournemouth chasing Loic Bade and Jhon Lucumi
Bournemouth have contacted Sevilla with regard to a move for French centre-back Loic Bade, currently playing in La Liga with Sevilla and Jhon Lucumi, the Colombian centre-back at Serie A club Bologna. Lucumi has been in excellent form since his arrival from Belgian side Genk in 2022 and is valued at around 22 million, whilst Bade has recently made his French national team debut and would likely command a fee in excess of 35 million euros.
Bournemouth sign Bafodé Diakité
Bournemouth have completed a transfer for Lille centre-back Bafodé Diakité in a deal worth a reported 35 million euros. The 24-year-old defender has been in excellent form in recent years, and is a prolific goalscorer from defence, having bagged 12 goals in 85 Ligue 1 appearances since his Lille debut.
Bournemouth player Dango Ouattara wants Brentford move
Brentford have been in contact with Bournemouth with regard to the availability of Burkina Faso forward Dango Ouattara, as the 23-year-old player could be allowed to depart the Cherries for a fresh challenge. At times last season, Ouattara looked unplayable, but toward the end of the campaign manager Andoni Iraola dropped the former Lorient man and now his future could lie elsewhere.
Tottenham table bid for Illya Zabarnyi
Illya Zabarnyi is a target for Tottenham Hotspur, with the North London club rumoured to be weighing up a £33 million offer for the Ukranian centre-back. Since the 22-year-old arrived at the Cherries from Dinamo Kiev, the defender has become one of the club's most important defenders and now Spurs are readying their initial offer for the starlet.
The rise of Huijsen
Dean Huijsen has completed a move from Bournemouth to Real Madrid this week, with the 20-year-old Spain international set to become a generational talent.
Arsenal, Chelsea & Liverpool ready to pay £50m clause for Spaniard
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are prepared to trigger the £50 million release clause to sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen this summer, as per Fabrizio Romano.
Spanish keeper to leave Chelsea for Premier League rival
Chelsea will finally sell some of their squad as Kepa Arrizabalaga has reportedly travelled to Bournemouth to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms with regard to a move to the Cherries. Kepa Arrizabalaga spent last season on loan at Real Madrid, but the 29-year-old was disappointed to hear that the European champions decided against making a permanent transfer for the Spanish international.
Bournemouth complete Dean Huijsen transfer
Bournemouth have pulled off a major coup in signing 6 foot 5 centre-back Dean Huijsen from Juventus this summer, in a deal worth up to 20 million euros. The Dutchman, who moved to Juventus from Malaga in 2021, is only 19-years-old but is already considered one of the best young defenders in Europe. Huijsen represented the Netherlands' under-19 side, but recently switched allegiance to Spain and has played for the under-21 team.
Kamory Doumbia linked with Bournemouth move
Bournemouth have been impressed with the performances of Reims' attacking midfielder Kamory Doumbia, and have sent their top scout to monitor the attacking midfielder in action. Having emerged into the French club's first-team during the 2022 campaign, the 21-year-old has developed into an important member of the squad and will now possibly move to the Premier League.
Bournemouth eyeing deal for outgoing Liverpool star
Bournemouth are interested in signing Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip when his Reds contract expires at the end of June.
