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Bournemouth face upward battle to hold onto key players

January 22, 2025 //  by Nathaniel Ogabi

The Vitality Stadium. Credit: Jacob Atkinson.

The cherries are having an impressive season so far, sitting 7th in the Premier League, and just three points off fourth.

Yet manager Andoni Iraola will be desperate to keep ahold of his star players, especially amidst an injury crisis.

Dean Huijsen

The 19 year old centre back has been subject to a lot of interest within England and all over Europe despite only joining the cherries in the summer from Italian giants Juventus,.

AFC Bournemouth paid £12million pounds for the spaniard which has already looked like a bargain, with the defender showing another impressive performance at the weekend. The most in-form player in the league, Alexander Isak, was kept quiet for the majority of the game, highlighting the Spaniard’s maturity and quality despite being only 19.

Dean Huijsen
Dean Huijsen. Credit: AFCBTV

He has formed an impressive partnership with Zabarnyi at the heart of the Bournemouth defence and has been such a commanding presence in high pressure games despite being so young


Milos Kerkez

Milos Kerkez celebrating his strike against Newcastle. Credit: AFCBTV.

Another player who is being linked with a hosts of clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United is Milos Kerkez.

This is the Hungarian second season at the club and his performances have improved drastically he’s a constant thorn in opposition sides wingers.

The 21 year old has become an offensive threat this season as he showcased again on the weekend against Newcastle notching his second goal of the season.

 


Antoine Semenyo 

Antoine Semenyo | by AFC Bournemouth

Antoine Semenyo. Credit: AFCBTV

Antoine Semenyo has flourished under Andoni Iraola this season registering seven goals so far which is one goal shy of last seasons tally with so many games left to go.

The Ghanian has been key player in AFC Bournemouth success this season his ability to play on both flanks has allowed Iraola to use a variety of players and his importance is going to be needed even more with both of the clubs strikers sideline for a significant period.

The explosive winger has interest from Premier League clubs such as Liverpool and Newcastle.

In the event that clubs will move for the forward, they should prepare to dig deep into their wallets as the Cherries value the player highly and will stand firm.

Bournemouth have shown in the past that they will not be pressured into selling key players below their value, with the most recent example being Dominic Solanke, who left for a club record fee in the summer to Tottenham Hotspur.

With under two weeks left of the January transfer window, only time will tell if the Cherries can keep hold of their stars, as they look to maintain their push for the European places.

 

 

 





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