Rayan strikes on first start as Bournemouth hold Villa, club seal Jimenez deal
Bournemouth visit Everton aiming to leapfrog them. Kluivert, Adams, Tavernier and Gannon-Doak are out, Soler sidelined. Jimenez fit to start. Predicted XI keeps Rayan and Kroupi behind Evanilson.
Real Madrid block Fran Garcia’s January loan to Bournemouth despite Iraola’s push. Alvaro Arbeloa calls him ‘an exceptional young man’ as he stays in the squad, with a summer exit possible.
Rayan nets a superb solo equaliser on his first Bournemouth start in a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. Morgan Rogers put Villa ahead. Junior Kroupi had an effort ruled offside as Cherries extend unbeaten run.
Bournemouth trigger the buy option for Alex Jimenez from Milan for €19m plus €5m bonuses. The flank regular signs permanently after impressing under Andoni Iraola.
