Bournemouth eye Nathan Ake amid Senesi exit talk
Iraola led Bournemouth to a record sixth place and a first European qualification after an 18-game unbeaten run. There were notable results against Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool, Junior Kroupi sealed qualification, then Iraola departed with Marco Rose taking over.
Bournemouth forward Rayan, 19, earns a Brazil World Cup call after five goals and two assists in 14 games. He hails guidance from Casemiro and Danilo, and says he can play across the front line.
Bournemouth target Nathan Ake as Senesi’s free transfer to Tottenham looms. City are open to a sale for around £20m with Ake in his final year. Everton, Crystal Palace, Leeds, Coventry and Roma also keen.
A viral ‘leak’ of a 2026-27 Bournemouth Hummel home kit is fake. Footy Headlines flag AI tells like warped crests, a deformed collar print and a generic Europa League patch. Fans are urged to treat such images with caution.
Liverpool have sacked Arne Slot and are targeting former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, who is keen on the job. Appointed at Bournemouth by Richard Hughes, Iraola left after European qualification following strong league finishes.
