Bournemouth Targets Eddie Nketiah to Replace Solanke

Bournemouth is actively pursuing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah as a potential replacement for Dominic Solanke, who recently transferred to Tottenham for a record fee of £65 million. Nketiah was previously linked with a move to Marseille, but negotiations stalled when the French club opted for Lens forward Elye Wahi instead. Arsenal has lowered their asking price for Nketiah to around €30 million, making him a viable option for Bournemouth after a failed bid for Porto's Evanilson. Nketiah, who is looking for more playing time after a limited role at Arsenal, is valued at approximately £27 million. Crystal Palace is also reportedly interested in the 25-year-old striker, adding competition for Bournemouth. The Cherries hope to finalize a deal soon as they prepare for their 2024/25 season opener against Nottingham Forest.