UMVA has learned that Bournemouth are fiercely determined to lock down three of their hottest assets this summer, despite intense interest from the game’s biggest clubs.
The Cherries have just clinched an unprecedented sixth‑place finish in the Premier League, a landmark that guarantees their debut in European competition next season and has already spurred a swift managerial change, with Marco Rose replacing the beloved Andoni Iraola.
In recent years the south‑coast side has watched prized players such as Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi and Antoine Semenyo walk away for richer suitors, but the Europa League ticket has rewired their strategy for the upcoming transfer window.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Bournemouth are adopting a hardline stance on midfielder Alex Scott, forward Rayan Cherki and striker Eli Junior Kroupi, refusing to entertain offers that would undermine the prestige and financial windfall promised by European football.
Scott, valued at around £60 million, is being courted by a parade of elite teams, yet the club plans to reward him with a new contract to secure his future at Vitality Stadium.
Kroupi, the record‑breaking French forward, has ignited the interest of Arsenal, while his €86.5 million release clause has attracted attention from Liverpool, Manchester United, Paris Saint‑Germain and Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Cherki’s dazzling performances have placed him on the radar of multiple top‑flight giants, but Bournemouth’s hierarchy believes retaining him will be pivotal as they brace for the added fixtures of European competition.
Rose, aware of the monumental task of succeeding Iraola, insists a deep, stable squad is essential to navigate the rigors of both domestic and continental battles.
Holding onto this trio would send a thunderous signal that Bournemouth are no longer a stepping‑stone club, but an ambitious contender ready to challenge for European honors.
If Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester United hope to pry these gems from the Vitality Stadium, they will need to marshal unprecedented financial muscle and persuasive power to sway the determined Cherries.
