Bournemouth agree personal terms with Lille’s Bafodé Diakité
According to a report from L’Équipe, AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement with Lille OSC’s Bafodé Diakité (24) over personal terms. However, the French outlet stresses that a final agreement between the two clubs is still some way off.
Diakité has become the priority target for the Premier League side following Dean Huijsen’s (20) departure for Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain being heavily linked with a transfer for Ilya Zabarni (22). Diakité who has impressed in his consistency for Lille has caught The Cherries’ attention.
L’Équipe writes that Bournemouth now know Lille’s asking price for a player who has a contract lasting until 2028, with RMC Sport reporting that Lille have set €35m baseline. Bournemouth’s President of Football Operations, Tiago Pinto, and Lille’s president Oliver Létang are in direct communication over this transfer.
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The new majority owners, the 49ers and Andrew Cavenagh, have a major rebuild on their hands in Govan, but it has been a good start to the summer so far.
Jack Butland is expected to retain his place between the sticks despite Barry Ferguson choosing to go with Liam Kelly towards the end of the campaign.
James Tavernier might keep his place on the right-hand side, with Aarons shifted out to the left flank amid questions over Ridvan Yilmaz and Jefte.
In the heart of defence, Conor Coady is predicted to partner John Souttar, as the Gers continue to pursue a deal for the Leicester veteran.
Nico Raskin and Mohamed Diomande are expected to continue in midfield and could be joined by confirmed addition Joe Rothwell.
David Brooks is predicted to start on the right wing, with a reunion with Martin potentially on the cards after his move to West Brom collapsed.
Jamie Vardy might lead the line, with uncertainty over the future of Cyriel Dessers and Hamza Igamane on the verge of a move to Lille.
Thelo Aasgaard is expected to play on the left wing, as the Light Blues close in on a £5million deal to sign the Norway star from Luton.
