Target free agents Vlahovic and Brandt or avoid big wages?published at 15:11 BST 6 July
15:11 BST 6 July
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We asked for your views on which free agents Bournemouth could target this summer and whether there is one player the Cherries are linked with but you hope they never sign.
Here are some of your comments:
Peter: Unlikely any of those mentioned would move to the south coast, but I'd happily take Dusan Vlahovic. The big Serb started well at Juventus but seemed to lose his way.
David: Those 'free' agents come with wage demands that are not compatible with the Cherries' strict wage structure. And besides, they're all too old!
Robert: No players signed this coming season. Our priority should be a large new stadium - Dean Court is 'boys' size'. A new one, perhaps in Canford or the New Forest for better access, is needed. Let's have a stadium worthy of Premier League football.
Drew: We already have Fraser Forster - what more can you want from a free transfer?!
You're the scout! Which World Cup players do you want at your club?published at 12:32 BST 6 July
12:32 BST 6 July
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We're now well into the knockout rounds of the biggest World Cup ever and we want to know who has grabbed your attention - especially with the summer transfer window open since 15 June.
Which player has raised your eyebrows? Who has exceeded your expectations? Has there been a player you had no knowledge of consistently impress you?
Ultimately, who would you realistically like to see lining up for your team in the Premier League next season?
This is your opportunity to show off your talent-spotting skills - the floor (pitch) is yours...
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This feature will also extend into the 2026-27 Premier League season, so you're never out of the loop.
A free deal and which transfer link is a thumbs down?published at 17:31 BST 3 July
17:31 BST 3 July
We have been asking you questions about Bournemouth all summer. Our latest is a two-pronged query...
First, is there anyone on the free transfer list you think makes sense or is realistic as a signing?
Mohamed Salah, John Stones, Solly March, Fabinho, Leon Goretzka, Dusan Vlahovic, Jadon Sancho, Daichi Kamada and Yves Bissouma are just some of the names currently available - and you can see a list here of the 15 free agents involved at the World Cup.
And secondly, is there a player Bournemouth are constantly linked with but you hope they never sign? If so, who and why?
'A lot of fight and a lot of goals' - what Rodriguez will bring to Bournemouthpublished at 10:23 BST 3 July
10:23 BST 3 July
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Spanish football expert Juan Castro says expected Bournemouth signing Alvaro Rodriguez can score "a lot of goals" for the club but needs to "progress and upgrade" to succeed in the Premier League.
"It's not a big star in the Spanish league, but he is a striker who can score a lot of goals for Bournemouth," Castro told BBC Radio Solent.
"People can expect from him a lot of fight and a lot of goals. He can fit in that system, in that team, he can replace any player. Of course he has to upgrade a little bit from his performances in La Liga.
"He has to progress to success in the Premier League. He has promised a lot at Real Madrid initially, then Getafe, and in the last season Elche, but in my opinion he has to progress and step forward to succeed in the Premier League.
"He is a great header of the ball but he is also a specialist in creating space for himself inside the box. He is selfish enough to create his space between the defenders in the box and to score goals but he is more known as a good header."
Premier League trio interested in Japan's Nakamurapublished at 18:14 BST 2 July
18:14 BST 2 July
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Keito Nakamura has attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Bournemouth, Everton and Fulham with his impressive performances for Japan at the World Cup.
The 26-year-old winger has an agreement in place with his French side Reims that would allow him to leave for a suitable fee - understood to be about £21.5m - after the club failed to win promotion to Ligue 1 last season.
Everton and Bournemouth have asked what it might take to sign Nakamura with his entourage but would need to attackers to leave before making a move.
Fulham, who look likely to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager, are also keen.
Nakamura spent last season playing in the French second tier, despite interest from clubs including Spanish club Villarreal and Turkish giants Besiktas, with offers reaching up to £15.5m.
The versatile forward finished as Reims' leading scorer with 14 goals and then established himself as Japan's first-choice left winger at the World Cup after Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma's was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Nakamura scored one goal, provided an assist and was named in Opta's team of the group stage. Japan pushed Brazil in their last 32 match before the five-time champions scored a late winner to knock out the Samurai Blue.
Any striker signing would be competition and support for Evanilsonpublished at 13:01 BST 2 July
13:01 BST 2 July
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Former RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund boss Marco Rose has succeeded Andoni Iraola, with Bournemouth targeting a striker and a left-sided centre-back this summer.
Instead, Bournemouth hope Scott will sign a new contract on improved terms, potentially including an agreement that would allow him to leave in the future for a predetermined fee, similar to the arrangement that preceded Antoine Semenyo's move to Manchester City for about £65m in January.
Iraola's Bournemouth backroom staff to join him at Anfieldpublished at 08:56 BST 2 July
08:56 BST 2 July
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Liverpool have officially agreed deals with Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper to be part of Andoni Iraola's backroom staff at Anfield.
Both Elphick and Cooper worked with Iraola at Bournemouth and will now leave the Cherries to join the Spaniard as first-team coaches at Liverpool.
Bristol City and Burnley were interested in Elphick for their managerial vacancy but the former centre-back has chosen to continue a relationship with Iraola that started in 2023.
Pablo de la Torre joins as an assistant coach, with this now the fourth time he has worked with Iraola at a different club.
Tom Webber - who also worked with Iraola at Bournemouth - will join Liverpool too as first-team tactical coach after a decade in performance analysis at Bournemouth.
After the sacking of Arne Slot his assistants Sipke Hulshoff and Giovanni van Bronckhorst left, while Ruben Peeters, who was the first-team performance coach, also departed. Slot's first-team tactical analyst, Roderick van der Ham, confirmed in a LinkedIn post this week that he was also leaving the club.
World Cup scouting: A 'little rocket' like Irankunda?published at 14:38 BST 1 July
14:38 BST 1 July
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We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Bournemouth.
Here are some of your comments:
Jack: I would say Gutierrez from Mexico. He's a good midfielder who can play throughout the midfield similar to Alex Scott.
Robert: We need a good, solid central defender to replace Senesi. After the performance tonight, that's Gustavo Gomez for me!
Josie: I would love if we bought the Aussie Nestory Irankunda from Watford. I think he's a proper little rocket and has the potential to go very far. Having watched him play every game last season, I think he is what we need.
'It's all about this town' - Frevola on stadium expansionpublished at 11:40 BST 1 July
11:40 BST 1 July
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Bournemouth President of Business Jim Frevola, says expanding the Vitality Stadium to 20,000 capacity is "all about" the community.
"I've been consistent in my time here that my biggest frustration is when people say they can't come to matches," Frevola told BBC Radio Solent.
"They can't bring their parent, spouse, partner or friends or especially their kids – we want to get that next generation of Bournemouth supporters here. It's not about bringing in folks from London or tourists, it's about bringing in the community that loves this football club and has loved it but can't always crack that 11,286 capacity.
"To get it to 20,000 is going to be a remarkable achievement for us and it's all about this town."
The expansion starts on the eve of a season where the Cherries will play European football for the first time in the club's history and when asked whether that makes it the right time, Frevola backed the decision by owner Bill Foley.
"It comes at whatever time Bill says it comes at and he's been consistent in his belief and ambition that this team will compete at the highest levels, not only in the Premier League but also in Europe, so we're glad to honour his ambition," Frevola said.
"I've been with the guy for nearly 10 years now from Vegas to here and everything he touches turns to gold. He wins but he does it with all of the right intentions. He does it with the people in mind and you see that when he comes to visit; he goes to the pubs, he talks to the folks, he walks around and he's not doing it for any other reason than he genuinely cares about this football club."
Gossip: Chelsea want Junior Kroupipublished at 08:22 BST 1 July
08:22 BST 1 July
Chelsea are hoping to add to their attack by signing Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi. The 20-year-old France Under-21s international had a fine 2025-26 season, scoring 13 times in the Premier League. (Caught Offside), external
Bournemouth join race for Arsenal target Mbembapublished at 16:37 BST 26 June
16:37 BST 26 June
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Bournemouth have joined Arsenal in exploring a move for Paris St-Germain defender Emmanuel Mbemba on a free transfer.
The Cherries have held initial talks over a development pathway for the 18-year-old left-back, who can also play at centre-back and will be available for a nominal training compensation fee when his contract at PSG expires.
The plan would see Mbemba move on loan to Lorient - part of the Black Knight multi-club ownership group - to continue his development before potentially returning to play in the Premier League.
It would not affect Marco Rose's first-team plans this summer, with Bournemouth primarily targeting a centre-back, working on a contract renewal for key midfielder Alex Scott and potentially looking to sign a striker should Enes Unal leave.
Although Arsenal have offered a similar pathway, they are unable to provide it within the same ownership structure, which could give Bournemouth greater control over his playing time while on loan.
Arsenal's proposal is still understood to have impressed, with Mikel Arteta's side pointing to their stable leadership and their track record of developing players, including France international William Saliba during a loan spell at Marseille.
Mbemba is a France youth international and recently captained PSG's under-19 side to French Youth Cup success at the Stade de France.
'A key part of our dressing room' - Forster signs new dealpublished at 18:09 BST 25 June
18:09 BST 25 June
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Bournemouth goalkeeper Fraser Forster has signed a new one-year contract to extend his stay at Vitality Stadium.
The 38-year-old has agreed to new terms after arriving on the south coast in January on a six-month deal until the end of the 2025-26 season.
Despite not making any first-team appearances last season, the four-time Scottish Premiership champion and Europa League winner will bring plenty of experience when the Cherries compete in Europe for the first time in the club's history.
"I'm pleased to be staying another year at Bournemouth," Forster told afcb.co.uk. "I've enjoyed my six months here and I look forward to seeing what the group can achieve together going forward."
Head of Football Operations Tiago Pinto added: "His experience and contributions alongside his fellow goalkeepers last season were invaluable.
"He is a key part of our dressing room and someone who can help the group throughout 2026-27."
Rayan pounces on Scotland defensive mistakepublished at 09:38 BST 25 June
09:38 BST 25 June
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Bournemouth winger Rayan became the youngest player on record to provide an assist for Brazil at the World Cup, having teed up Vinicius Jr just seven minutes into their group-stage encounter with Scotland.
Muller previously held the record after scoring against Northern Ireland during the 1986 World Cup at 20 years and 132 days old.
Rayan, 19, also became just the sixth teenager to start a World Cup match for Brazil - and he was the first to do so since Marco Antonio in 1970.
Your World Cup scouting: Would Summerville suit the Cherries?published at 16:07 BST 24 June
16:07 BST 24 June
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We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit for Bournemouth.
Here are some of your comments:
Leo: Nathan Ake [Netherlands] just makes sense for obvious reasons as I could see Bafode Dialite leaving. But depending on what happens to Alex Jimenez there's a shout for a right back that we can develop like Nathan Patterson [Scotland], or even someone like Ismael Kone [Canada]. He is injured though.
Dave: We could do with an attacking midfielder, Crysencio Summerville [Netherlands] perhaps. Any of the Cape Verde defenders!
Laurie: Looking at the early World Cup matches one player who caught my eye as fitting the Bournemouth mould is Ayyoub Bouaddi of Morocco. He's young (18 years) athletic and skilful. He plays for Lille in the French league so could be a relatively cheap buy for our midfield.
Jeff: Crysencio Summerville of the Netherlands. He will leave West Ham and would fit our style of play perfectly.
Bournemouth's recruitment is unlikely to be as busy as it was in the summer of 2025, when the sale of several stars meant replacements were required.
The Cherries are definitely in the market for a goalkeeper to provide back-up and competition for Djordje Petrovic, and would probably like a left-footed centre-back to fill the gap left by Marcos Senesi's move to Tottenham which will go through on 1 July. Some of the world's best defenders are on show at the World Cup, but that may not be Bournemouth's target market.
Any other business may depend on whether any of their current stars are prised away. Despite some noise in the media around Alex Scott, Eli Junior Kroupi and Rayan, concrete interest is yet to materialise.
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