Analysing and debating what to expect from Bournemouth in the January transfer window - who could they sign and who might depart?
Monday 30 December 2019 15:31, UK
Asked whether going into the market in January could help the club deal with their lengthy injury problems, Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has admitted: "If we can find something there, that may be a bonus, but I think we have to focus on the players we have."
Bournemouth bought in five players, with Philip Billing their most expensive purchase from Huddersfield for £15m. Arnaut Danjuma (£13.7m) and Lloyd Kelly (£13m) were not far behind while Jack Stacey was a £4m buy from Luton Town. Howe also oversaw the arrival of Harry Wilson on loan from Liverpool.
The south coast side did see a few departures too. Tyrone Mings joined Aston Villa for £20m while Lys Mousset made a £10m move to Sheffield United. Harry Arter also joined brother-in-law Scott Parker on loan at Fulham.
Ethan Chislet, Aldershot Town [TeamTalk].
Nathan Ake, Manchester City or Chelsea [Sky Sports News].
Sky Sports' Rebecca Williams...
"Overall Bournemouth are thought to be happy with their squad, but following a sink towards the relegation places they will look to sign any player they believe is better than what they currently have.
"Should Nathan Ake ultimately leave for either Chelsea or Manchester City, they will need to replace him considering he is one of their key players, so they could find themselves in need of a top centre-half before the window is through."
Sky Sports will bring you the very latest news from the January transfer market with the return of three shows.
Start your day with Good Morning Transfers at 9am as our team of reporters bring you the latest news and insight. Transfer Talk then follows at midday delivering analysis of the biggest stories. Then join us at 7pm for the definitive round-up of the day's news with The Transfer Show.
Meanwhile, the Transfer Talk podcast will also be back at the turn of the year with more expert analysis from here and across the continent.
And as well as tuning into Sky Sports News, don't miss a thing with our dedicated Transfer Centre blog.
