Transfer News: Bournemouth exploring deal for unwanted Arsenal forward
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Bournemouth want Eddie Nketiah to replace Dominic Solanke (Credit: Imago)

Transfer News: Bournemouth exploring deal for unwanted Arsenal forward

Seye Omidiora 08:27 - 13.08.2024

The Cherries are in the market for a centre-forward after losing Dominic Solanke to Tottenham Hotspur.

Bournemouth are reportedly keen on signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah as a replacement for Dominic Solanke, who recently joined Tottenham Hotspur in a £65 million deal

Dominic Solanke
Dominic Solanke should star for Tottenham Hotspur in 2024-25 after leaving Bournemouth (Credit: Tottenham Hotspur)

Bournemouth’s Nketiah interest

According to talkSPORT, the Cherries are in the market for a new forward after losing their top scorer to another Premier League side, and Nketiah, despite being an Arsenal academy product, is available for a transfer having struggled for regular playing time in North London.

While Marseille were initially interested in Nketiah, negotiations reportedly broke down over the transfer fee,  thus opening the door for Bournemouth to explore a potential deal for the English striker.  

Eddie Nketiah
Bournemouth are interested in Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah (Credit: Imago)

Arsenal are believed to be seeking a fee in the region of £50 million for the striker, who has shown glimpses of his talent at his boyhood club, notching 38 goals in 168 appearances despite being a bit-part player at the Emirates Stadium.

What comes next?

Bournemouth travel to Nottingham Forest in their Premier League opener at the City Ground on August 17.