Eddie Howe does not expect busy January for Bournemouth
Saturday 17 December 2016 13:35, UK
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has admitted that he does not expect the January window to be "huge" for the Cherries.
Howe has guided Bournemouth to 10th in the Premier League table so far this season, picking up victories against Liverpool and champions Leicester City in recent weeks.
The 39-year-old boss spent £27million in the summer, including £15m on Liverpool winger Jordan Ibe, but admits he does not see a similar outlay come January.
"I don't think it will be a huge window for us this season, but you never know how things can change in football, with injuries," said Howe.
"At the moment I am very happy with the squad how it is, providing we don't have any major setbacks in the next few weeks, I don't think it will be a very busy month for us.
"There are a couple of things we would look to do, but they would not be major moves in the market.
"We don't expect major changes, if any they would be subtle ones to make sure we are well prepared.
"If we did receive any bids, then we would look at it, but as far as I am concerned, we would not want to be selling any player that is a key part of our long-term plans.
"We don't sell anyone we don't want to, providing the players are happy here, then we will keep the squad intact."
"I do have options and players who are knocking on the door with their performances saying they want to start, so I have a couple of decisions to make this week, which is nice.
"It is a pleasing thing because when you give players an opportunity, you want them to take it, you don't want the opposite.
"It is healthy for the squad that everyone has an opportunity if they do well in training and impress that they will get a chance to play."
Next up for Bournemouth and Howe is a visit from south-coast rivals Southampton on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 1pm.
