Bournemouth transfer rumours & targets: Europa League trio eyed

In this article, we will be bringing you all of the latest AFC Bournemouth transfer rumours & targets ahead of the upcoming window in January, which will be the next opportunity for clubs in the Premier League to make any more signings ahead of the second half of the 2024/25 season.

The Cherries made plenty of new signings in the summer window just passed, but having collected just eight points from their opening seven games in the Premier League, and languishing in 13th place in the table, they may feel that more arrivals are needed in order to try and break into the top half. Nonetheless, here are some players that they have reportedly been keeping an eye on…

Bournemouth transfer rumours & targets

Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)

The 27-year-old Teboho Mokoena might not be a name many are familiar with, but he is a player who can add something special to Bournemouth’s midfield. Bossing the centre of the pitch is Mokoena’s forte, and seeing as the Cherries had difficulties achieving that against the top Premier League sides during the 2023/24 season, it seems that Mokoena will remain a key Bournemouth transfer target.

As reported by the media, contract renewal talks between Mamelodi Sundowns and Mokoena are not going smoothly. This fact alone is enough for us to consider Mokoena one of coach Andoni Iraola's primary targets.

Mokoena is surely glad his name is connected with a Premier League team, which will only make Mamelodi Sundowns’ job even more difficult. His market value may be set at only £2.1m, but his statistics speak for themselves – he is a key Mamelodi Sundowns player, and we are sure he will also be a good fit for Bournemouth.

Fran Garcia (Real Madrid)

Rumours have it that Fran Garcia was on the Cherries’ radar this summer. Coach Iraola was eager to sign another classy left-back, but Garcia's £12.6m market value may have proved problematic for Bournemouth.

However, the Cherries also have the option to opt for a season-long loan. Garcia himself might actually agree to such a move, as Alphonso Davies is another name linked with a possible switch to the Santiago Bernabeu, which would make Garcia’s situation even more dire.

Besfort Zeneli, Timothy Ouma & Michael Baidoo (Elfsborg)

According to Swedish media outlet Aftonbladet, scouts from Bournemouth, as well as Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Real Sociedad, Bologna, Genoa and the MLS, were in attendance to watch IF Elfsborg's impressive 1-0 UEFA Europa League (UEL) win over AS Roma earlier this month. They are reported to be following a trio of players from the Swedish side: Besfort Zeneli, Timothy Ouma and Michael Baidoo.

All impressed in the match, with Baidoo scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot. Nonetheless, it remains to be seen as to whether the Cherries, or any of the other clubs previously mentioned, will act upon their interest come January.