Bournemouth are determined to keep hold of three of their most in-demand signings this summer, with interest from the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
The Cherries have just achieved a record sixth place in the top flight, which will secure them their first appearance in European competition next season, and they are already making moves to sign Marco Rose to replace the much-loved Andoni Iraola.
The south coast side have become used to seeing their biggest assets leave for bigger-budget clubs over the past year (Milos Kerkes, Dean Huyssen, Ilya Zabarny, Antoine Semenyo) and will want to avoid a repeat of the same scenario in the upcoming transfer window.
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Bournemouth determined to keep key trio
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Bournemouth plan to take a hard line on the following key players: Alex Scott, Ryan and Eli Junior Crupi, but those in charge of the Vitality Stadium see no need to sell the trio due to the extra prestige and finances that qualification for the Europa League brings.
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Meanwhile, the record-breaking French striker is also wanted by the Gunners, with his January arrival from Vasco da Gama (who reportedly has a release clause of £86.5m) targeted at Anfield and Old Trafford, with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid also reportedly being monitored.
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Bournemouth want to prove they are more than just a stepping stone
Bournemouth may not have been able to prevent the likes of Kerkes, Huyssen and Semenho from leaving in the end, but their Europa League qualification has shifted the goalposts since their departure.
Rose is understandably determined to keep Scott, Ryan and Crupi at the Vitality Stadium, and the next head coach is well aware that following up on their time at Iraola will be an extremely difficult task and will require a squad with depth to cope with the demands of additional fixtures in European football.
Retaining all three could be extremely difficult, especially if blockbuster offers are made and players insist on leaving, but retaining any or all of them would send a signal that the Cherries intend to be more than just a one-season wonder.
The last two Europa League (and Conference League) finals have been won by English clubs, so Bournemouth may strongly believe they have a chance to emulate those winners if they save the bulk of their 2025/26 gains for next season.
If the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United want to lure the Cherries’ prized asset away from the Vitality Stadium, they will need to make a huge offer and use all their powers of persuasion.
