Daily Echo’s AFC Bournemouth fans’ survey continues
AFTER a fantastic season on and off the pitch, Cherries fans are invited to have their say in the Daily Echo’s fan survey, with four days left for responses.
Andoni Iraola’s side earned a club-record points haul in the Premier League, while Steve Cuss’ team achieved promotion to the third tier and Alan Connell’s development squad reached the Professional Development League playoff final.
Off the pitch, the state-of-the-art performance centre was officially opened and the club confirmed the purchase of the Vitality Stadium, ahead of redevelopment.
What do you see as the priority in that redevelopment of the ground? How do you think matchday experience could be improved? How well do you think the club engages with fans?
Answer those questions and more in our fans’ survey – respond below. The deadline for responses is Sunday, June 8.
Bournemouth reach agreement on personal terms with Rennes left-back Adrien Truffert
AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement on personal terms with Rennes left-back Adrien Truffert (23), according to Foot Mercato. The Cherries are in the market for a left-back, given Hungary international Milos Kerkez is set to join Liverpool in a €47m deal. Rennes turned down Bournemouth’s initial €12m bid, but the outlet understands that every party is confident a deal can be reached. Truffert will enter his final contract year and Rennes are not opposed to parting ways with their captain in the summer, but at the right price.
The outlet adds that a compromise will eventually be found between Rennes and Bournemouth over a transfer fee ranging between €15m and €20m. Truffert has already agreed on personal terms with Andoni Iraola’s side. The Belgium-born France U23 would be the second full-back to leave Rennes as Les Rouge et Noir are set to sell Lorenz Assignon to VfB Stuttgart. Like most of the Ligue 1 sides without European football, Rennes are expected to trim down their squad before the end of the summer transfer window.
Bournemouth submit offer for Jhon Lucumi – Move accelerating quickly
Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi has had an impressive couple of seasons at the Italian side and has now attracted the attention of Bournemouth.
The Cherries are trying to sign the Colombian, who has been linked with a host of Serie A clubs recently.
Footmercato report that Bournemouth have put forward an offer of €15m plus bonuses for the defender and are quickly accelerating their move for the 25-year-old.
Andoni Iraola’s side are aware of the competition in the race for Lucumi and their early advances show they want to seal the deal as fast as they can.
As of now, Bologna have no pressure to sell their prized centre-back. They qualified for the Europa League by winning the Coppa Italia and the report believes that Bournemouth could be asked to pay more.
Regardless, talks between the two clubs are ongoing and the South Coast club are keen on getting a deal done.
The Colombia international played 32 times in the 2024/25 Serie A season, and under both Vincenzo Italiano and Thiago Motta he has displayed impressive ability on the ball that can prove useful for Iraola.
Bournemouth set to make major transfer after Milos Kerkez Liverpool development
Liverpool are one of several sides interested in Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez
Bournemouth have reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with Rennes left-back Adrien Truffert ahead of a transfer to the Vitality Stadium – as Liverpool close in on Milos Kerkez.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a fine campaign in Ligue 1 and featured in 33 out of a possible 34 league matches as Rennes secured a 12th-place finish.
Truffert, who is the club captain, has 12 months remaining on his current contract in France, and Foot Mercato claims the two clubs are expected to reach an agreement on a deal close to £15m.
News of Bournemouth’s interest in Truffert comes on the same day that the ECHO reported Liverpool are aiming to strike a deal with the Cherries for Kerkez.
The Hungary international has attracted interest from several top sides after a breakout season in the Premier League, though the Reds are ready to ramp up their efforts to sign the £45m-rated defender.
Liverpool are keen to update their left-back options with first choice Andy Robertson now 31 and approaching the final 12 months of his contract, while Kostas Tsimikas has seen his Premier League action limited during the last two seasons.
Reds sporting director Richard Hughes, who has been leading the talks, has been a long-time advocate of Kerkez having brought him to Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar in 2023.
Writing on Instagram last month, Kerkez admitted he doesn’t know where his future lies but thanked supporters for the two seasons he has spent on the South Coast.
“Thanks to the gaffer for trusting me to start all 38 games and special thanks to the one above for keeping me safe and healthy and of course nothing would be possible without my family,” wrote Kerkez. “I don’t know what will happen in next weeks but Cherries family thank you!”
Since the Premier League season ended, Liverpool have signed Jeremie Frimpong and are now in talks to sign his former Bayer Leverkusen teammate Florian Wirtz.
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