Bournemouth weigh £30m move for Rayan, Christie close to Brighton return
Basel winger Peter Otele, 8 goals and 3 assists this season, is monitored by Bournemouth, Wolves, Birmingham, Celtic and Lazio. Basel now open to a sale for just over €7m after softening stance.
Bournemouth, led by Tiago Pinto, step up push for Inter’s Davide Frattesi, who is unhappy with minutes. Inter prefer sale or loan with obligation. Forest and Newcastle also in the race.
Ryan Christie back in training and could return at Brighton. David Brooks to be assessed after ankle issue, Enes Unal out 2-3 weeks. Andoni Iraola provides update ahead of Monday’s match.
Bournemouth join Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest in tracking Rayo’s Jorge de Frutos. Six La Liga goals, Spain call-up. Contract to 2028 with €50m clause, summer move likelier than January.
Brighton host Bournemouth under the lights on the south coast. Both clubs target a lift in European pushes, with form and head-to-head trends in focus ahead of the Premier League clash.
Newcastle eye Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. Cherries plan new deal amid Premier League interest, including Manchester City. Fitness issues noted but he is seen as key when fit.
Bournemouth’s Romain Faivre ends Al-Taawoun loan early and joins Auxerre on loan without buy option. The 27-year-old returns to Ligue 1 to aid AJA’s survival bid.
Bournemouth target Vasco’s 19-year-old striker Rayan as Semenyo replacement, ready to bid £30m. Release clause is £69m, Vasco value £43.5m. Bayern, Dortmund and Palace also keen; player tied to 2028.
