AFC Bournemouth transfers: are Bournemouth eyeing up Liverpool players?

A lot of Liverpool fans have been in a bit of a panic in recent times. Their worst fears may be happening: their own players are being targeted by other teams. And it’s not a big club, but a mid-table team in the Premier League – Bournemouth.

If it was a big team like Manchester City or Real Madrid that came to poach the player, then everyone would still understand. After all, people have money and strength, who want to buy is very normal. But now it is Bournemouth in the idea of Liverpool players, which makes people feel a little strange.

Think back to the past few years, Liverpool in fact often dig people from Southampton, for example, when the Lallana, Lovren these players, are transferred from Southampton. At that time everyone thought it was a normal thing. But now the wind and water have changed, it is the turn of others to find Liverpool to ask for people, this feeling is a little subtle.

What’s even more coincidental is that Liverpool’s current sporting director, Hughes, used to work at Bournemouth. That means he is very familiar with this club. Now that he’s on Liverpool’s side, he’s sure to have a lot of complicated considerations when faced with a reinforcement request from his old boss.

It is said that there are three targets for Bournemouth this time: goalkeeper Kelleher, midfielder Elliott, and another one is on-loan youngster Ben Doak. Let’s look at them one by one.

Kelleher: wants to be a starter, switching teams is the way to go

Let’s start with Kelleher. He’s Liverpool’s number two goalkeeper, and although he’s doing well, it’s hard for him to play a starting role in the team. Because in front of him there is Brazilian international goalkeeper Alisson. This position is almost unavoidable, so Kelleher has been on the bench waiting for a chance.

For a young goalkeeper, sitting on the bench for a long time is definitely not good. Anyone would want to play more games and prove themselves. And Bournemouth is currently short of goalkeepers, so if Kelleher can be brought in, it could be a win-win for both himself and Bournemouth.

However, Liverpool can’t just release him. If Kelleher really wants to leave, then both sides still have to talk about the transfer fee. After all, Liverpool has nurtured him for so long, it’s impossible to send him away for nothing. Whether or not Bournemouth can afford the money depends on their budgetary arrangements.

Elliott: Liverpool don’t intend to let him go

Next up is Elliot. The youngster is not very old, but has already made almost 150 appearances for Liverpool. Although he hasn’t had much playing time this season, he is technically sound, runs aggressively and has some creativity in front of goal. Many fans feel he has a lot of potential for the future.

Bournemouth are also rumored to want to sign him, but I’m afraid this deal will be difficult to succeed. This is because Liverpool have made it clear that they do not intend to sell the player. Some people inside the club have also revealed that they want Elliott to stay in the team and grow slowly.

So even if Bournemouth make an offer, Liverpool may not agree. Unless they really need the money specifically, or Elliott himself strongly wants to leave the club, the chances of this thing working out are low.

Ben Doc: Too much competition for winger position

Moving on to Ben Doc. The player is currently on loan to play in the Scottish league, and he’s been doing pretty well over there. But the problem is, Liverpool already have top players like Salah and Diaz on the wing, leaving little opportunity for the youngster.

If Doc wants more playing time, leaving Liverpool is indeed the way to go. Bournemouth are willing to give him that chance, which is why there are rumors that they want to sign him.

But Liverpool’s attitude is also clear: if you want to take him, it’s going to cost you a lot of money. Because Liverpool won’t easily let a promising youngster go for free. If Bournemouth is really sincere, then they have to come up with enough transfer fee.

There have been similar situations before, such as Brentford once spent more than 50 million pounds to sign Van den Berg and Carvalho. If Bournemouth are willing to pay a high price, this deal could still happen.

Why are Bournemouth suddenly so positive?

So here’s the question: why are Bournemouth suddenly eyeing Liverpool players? You know, a few years ago they were struggling for relegation, but now they are taking the initiative and even trying to poach talent from the big teams, isn’t that a bit too quick of a shift?

There are two reasons that could be key:

First, the overall competition in the EPL is getting fiercer and fiercer. It’s hard for mid-table teams to move up the rankings if they don’t strengthen their lineups. It’s too slow to rely on youth training to develop newcomers, so they can only reinforce quickly through reinforcements.

Secondly, there may be new investors joining behind Bournemouth. With more financial support, they will naturally have the courage to pursue better players.

But then again, even if Bournemouth has the money, it’s not easy to steal from Liverpool. Because Liverpool is not soft, they have their own bottom line and principles.

Plus the Premier League has the Profitability and Sustainability Rule (PSR), which limits how much each team can spend in the transfer market. So direct player-for-player swaps just don’t work.

Kelleher’s future: springboard or stay?

Bournemouth could be a good platform for Kelleher. It’s a club that has done well in recent years and the player gets a steady stream of appearances. This is really attractive to a goalkeeper who wants to prove himself.

But the key issue is still the transfer fee. Liverpool will certainly not let go of the player at a low price, and whether Bournemouth can accept this price will determine whether the deal can come to fruition or not.

If the two sides can’t come to terms, Kelleher may still stay in Liverpool, waiting for the next opportunity.

Elliott’s problem: How to keep him?

As for Elliot, his situation is a bit more complicated. He has played a lot of games for Liverpool and has done well. The club doesn’t want to let him go either.

So what to do? Liverpool would have to find a way to show him the future. For example, by promising more appearances or a clear growth plan.

If Elliott feels he can get more exercise at Liverpool, he may not choose to leave. But if he feels there are too few opportunities, it’s hard to say.

Summary: A seemingly ordinary transfer fiasco is actually hiding big changes

This transfer rumor between Bournemouth and Liverpool seems to be just a few possible player movements on the surface, but it actually reflects some changes in the EPL landscape.

In the past, only the big teams were in a position to pick up talent. But now, some mid-table teams are starting to become ambitious as well. They are no longer satisfied with relegation or hovering in mid-table, but hope to hit a higher target through reinforcements.

This also shows that the competition in the Premier League is becoming more intense. Whoever can seize the opportunity will stand out.

Perhaps in the future transfer market, we will see more mid-table teams like Bournemouth stepping up to the plate to grab a player. And this is not only a movement of players, but also a signal of reshuffling of power in the whole soccer world.

So don’t underestimate this seemingly ordinary transfer fiasco, it could signal a new round of changes coming to the Premier League. For the fans, this is the charm of soccer – always full of unknown, always worth looking forward to.