Bournemouth linked with Xaver Schlager, Man City date set
Bournemouth vs Man City will take place at 7:30pm on Tuesday, May 19 at the Vitality Stadium. City also host Crystal Palace on Wednesday, May 13, amid a congested run around the FA Cup final.
Incoming boss Marco Rose is linked with RB Leipzig’s Xaver Schlager, who is on course to be a free agent this summer. The Austria midfielder previously worked with Rose at Salzburg and Leipzig, though Juventus are also said to be interested.
A speculative piece outlines a potential Chelsea rebuild for 2026/27, linking Andoni Iraola with the job and naming Bournemouth’s Alex Scott among targets, alongside major moves such as Anthony Gordon and Adam Wharton.
Bournemouth are targeting Roma’s Evan Ndicka after scouts were impressed. The centre-back is valued at around €35m, with Roma open to a sale amid Financial Fair Play pressure, and the Giallorossi would like around €40m. Bournemouth are planning for a European push under incoming manager Marco Rose and could seek a replacement if Marcos Senesi departs on a free transfer.
