Five British Isles players who could be on Bournemouth’s wish-list

When the dust settles on Derby’s promotion play-off place disappointment, a number of Rams could find themselves on Howe’s radar. However, box-to-box midfielder Hendrick could be the best bet for Bournemouth.

The Republic of Ireland international may jump at the chance to form a productive partnership with compatriot and current Cherries midfield star Harry Arter for club as well as country, and his vicious strikes from distance could prove a valuable asset in breaking down Premier League defences.

Winger: Damarai Gray (Birmingham City)
Guileful Gray is the latest British talent to make waves, and is said to have attracted interest from Premier League predators Manchester United.

Bournemouth may not stand a chance of outbidding the Red Devils, but have a long standing interest in tricky wingman Gray, and reportedly submitted a £5m bid for the St Andrew’s starlet back in January, which could work in their favour.

Still only 18, guaranteed game time is a must for the youngster, who has racked up seven strikes this term, so climbing the ladder gradually may be a better idea than leaping straight to the top, lest he end up following in Wilfried Zaha’s footsteps.

Take a peek at Gray’s superb skillset here:

Striker: Danny Ings (Burnley)
Current Clarets marksman and Cherries academy product Ings would be a cracking capture, as Bournemouth look to boost their firepower for the impending challenge of the top flight.

Soon-to-be free agent Ings would only command compensation for Burnley and, despite being linked to bigger clubs, could opt to reunite with former mentor Howe, who originally recruited him for the Turf Moor team.

The England Under-21 striker has already spoken of the importance of securing first-team football, and the prospect of partnering or challenging current Cherries hitman Callum Wilson could be tantalising compared to warming the bench at Anfield or Old Trafford.