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Max Gradel staying at Bournemouth as Toulouse bid rejected

Wednesday 19 July 2017 18:42, UK

MARBELLA, SPAIN - JULY 15: Max Gradel of AFC Bournemouth in action during a Pre Season Friendly match between AFC Bournemouth and Estoril Praia at the Mar
Image: Max Gradel's progress in two years at Bournemouth has been hampered by injury

Bournemouth have rejected a Toulouse bid for winger Max Gradel.

The French club were interested in taking Gradel on loan, but Sky sources say the player is an important part of Eddie Howe's plans for the new season.

Gradel's progress in two years at Bournemouth has been hampered by injury after he damaged a cruciate ligament just four games after arriving from Saint-Etienne.

Bournemouth's Max Gradel scored against Estoril in a pre-season friendly
Image: Max Gradel scored against Estoril in a pre-season friendly

The 29-year-old, who also spent a chunk of last season away at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast, has started just 11 Premier League games for the club.

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He scored in a pre-season friendly against Estoril at the weekend.