Bournemouth are eager to hold on to their best legs as the new owners attempt to build a formidable squad to compete effectively on the premier league ladder.
One player who is coming to the end of his contract is attacking midfielder Ryan Christie, with his current terms set to expire in the summer of 2024. The Cherries begun conversations to extend his deal near the end of the summer transfer window and are now pushing to complete the business.
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The Scotland international is happy at the club with talks progressing positively for both parties. However, there is interest in Christie, and a return to Scotland could even be possible with those close to the player stating Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is a huge fan of his.
It’s unlikely that he will be heading back north of the border though, as the 28-year-old has become a key figure for his side, starting all of their league matches so far this season. Andoni Iraola is eager to see one of his key players stay at the club and has been championing the new deal.
The Bournemouth owners are keen to bring down the average age of the squad and recruitment is focused on young players they can use to either build a future with or sell on for value, similar to fellow American owner Todd Boehly at Chelsea.