Bournemouth identify ‘ideal replacement’ for outgoing player – Entourage open for move, club aim to collect €20m

Slavia Prague’s El Hadji Malick Diouf has been identified as a target for AFC Bournemouth this summer, according to Africa Foot.

The 20-year-old left Norwegian side Tromsø IL for Slavia Prague in January 2024 and has enjoyed regular minutes this season. He played 41 games and mainly operated as a left wing-back and at times as a left-back.

El Hadji Malick Diouf’s rise at Slavia Prague helped him make debut for Senegal last year. He played for the full 90 minutes as a left-back in his national team’s 3-1 friendly win over England earlier this week.

His performance in Nottingham has seen Bournemouth take notice. The Cherries seem to be one of the several Premier League clubs to have sent their scouts to watch this fixture live in action.

Andoni Iraola’s side have become the latest to show interest in the fullback. Milos Kerkez has been the first choice left-back for Bournemouth and is expected to leave this summer.

Africa Foot state the English club view the Slavia Prague player as an ‘ideal replacement’ for Kerkez.

El Hadji Malick Diouf’s entourage believe this summer is the right time for him to leave. The report further adds Slavia Prague hope to earn €20m from his sale.

If Kerkez were to leave, Bournemouth have the right conditions to sign the Senegalese.

Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth in picture to sign same player – Club want €10m

Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth are among the clubs looking at Real Valladolid’s Raúl Moro.

That’s at least what Thursday’s edition of Mundo Deportivo reports, and they share more on Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth.

The winger scored four goals and registered six assists from 35 games in the recently concluded season.

His ‘impeccable season’ hasn’t gone unnoticed as Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, Real Betis, CA Osasuna and RCD Mallorca are all closely following Moro.

At this moment in time, the Spanish club haven’t received any offers for the 22-year-old.

Real Valladolid have been relegated from La Liga and despite this, the newspaper states they want €10m for the attacker. Mundo add it won’t be easy to change their stance about his asking price.

Online, Mundo Deportivo provide a few additional updates on the club’s stance on letting the player leave.

Brazil legend Ronaldo is Real Valladolid’s current owner and is the process of selling his shares.

Mundo state the new owners will have to decide whether to retain or sell the Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth target. If it’s the latter, the report explains Moro’s price will be €10m.

Yehor Tverdokhlib rates Illia Zabarnyi as among the best

ILLIA Zabarnyi is one of the best defenders in the history of Ukrainian football, according to compatriot Yehor Tverdokhlib.

Tverdokhlib was prolific in the Ukrainian Premier Liga and was second top scorer in the top flight last season with his club Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih, finishing fifth in the league, challenging the likes of Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv.

He has faced the Cherries centre back when Zabarnyi played for Kyiv – so knows his ability, even from a young age.

Zabarnyi made his Kyiv debut aged 18 in 2020, going on to make 84 appearances for the club in all competitions.

That included 21 in European competition, in the Champions League and Europa League, before he moved to AFC Bournemouth in January 2023 aged 20.

Liverpool Want £50million to Sell 22-year-old Star This Summer – Journalist..

Liverpool Face £50m Dilemma Over Jarell Quansah Amid Exit Interest
Liverpool’s summer transfer window could be shaped by a surprising yet entirely plausible decision: whether to cash in on academy graduate Jarell Quansah. David Lynch, writing for his Substack, has highlighted that the 22-year-old centre-back is a “genuine candidate” for a departure from Anfield this summer, with suitors circling from both the Premier League and Germany.

With a reported valuation of £50m, Quansah’s situation has sparked debate among fans and pundits alike. The question isn’t just about money, but timing, squad depth and the bigger picture for Arne Slot’s Premier League-winning team.

Quansah’s Frustration Is Justified.

After a breakout 2023/24 season that saw him edge close to England’s Euro 2024 squad, Quansah’s 2024/25 campaign has been significantly less fruitful. His last season featured just three Premier League starts, two of which came “after we’d already clinched the title and fielded some experimental line-ups.”

It’s no surprise then that, according to Lynch, the player is “keen on securing more game-time after a frustrating season.” With Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté maintaining fitness and form, Quansah has been relegated to a backup role. That scenario would dishearten most young talents, particularly after such a promising start to life in the first team.

£50m Offer Too Good to Ignore?

It’s fair to suggest that £50m for a squad player is significant, especially given Quansah’s limited minutes over the last campaign. Lynch rightly points out that “it could be difficult for Liverpool to turn down such a figure,” particularly if Quansah expresses a desire to leave.