THE Cherries are hopeful of securing a deal for Liverpool’s Ben Doak, the Daily Echo understands. Reports yesterday suggested that AFC Bournemouth and the Reds were in discussions over the Scottish midfielder for a move that could be worth £25million.

Bournemouth are reshaping their squad under manager Andoni Iraola. The roster rebuild includes a blend of youth and experience. The Doak deal comes alongside the £34.5 million signing of French centre-back Bafode Diakite from Lille, strengthening their defensive options.

Bournemouth are closing in on a deal to sign the Liverpool forward Ben Doak for £25m. The 19-year-old is poised to deliver a huge profit for Liverpool on the £600,000 they paid Celtic in training compensation in 2022.