Bournemouth loan Jimenez to Fiorentina, Rose sets pre-season schedule
Marco Rose’s Bournemouth head to Austria for friendlies vs St Pauli and Augsburg, then face Genoa, Real Betis and a Mainz double-header before opening the Premier League at Manchester City eight days later.
Leeds join Bournemouth and Sunderland in chasing Sassuolo centre-back Tarik Muharemovic, 23, with Juventus holding a 50% sell-on. Interest reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Fiorentina agree a season-long loan for Bournemouth defender Alex Jimenez, with a €20m option to buy. The 21-year-old, suspended amid social media allegations, made 32 appearances for Bournemouth last season.
Elche striker Álvaro Rodríguez completed a Bournemouth medical but flew back to Spain as clubs haggle over a fee near €25m. Talks continue, with the 21-year-old awaiting a green light to return and sign.
