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Bournemouth are close to signing Liverpool winger Ben Doak in a deal reportedly worth £25 million, significantly above previous valuations for the 19-year-old. Doak impressed last season on loan at Middlesbrough with three goals and seven assists, after making 10 appearances for Liverpool. This move to Bournemouth represents a major step in his career, as he chooses the newly promoted Premier League side over a return to Celtic, where he originally developed before Liverpool signed him for around £600,000 just three years ago.

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, speaking on the Football Insider podcast, suggested that while Doak’s value might be closer to £20 million, Bournemouth have pushed the price higher to secure his signature. Notably, Liverpool and Bournemouth's agreement reportedly does not include a buy-back clause, which Liverpool typically try to incorporate for young talents. Robinson indicated Liverpool are likely to miss the chance to bring Doak back, as the Cherries intend to keep him without such options.

Bournemouth’s willingness to pay £25 million for Doak follows their recent big-money departure of Kamaldeen Sulemana to Brentford for £42.5 million, which, combined with other sales, has boosted Bournemouth’s transfer funds to nearly £200 million this summer. Doak is set to become the club’s fourth signing in this transfer window under manager Andoni Iraola, who has made significant progress with the team, attracting rising talents.

Ben Doak's arrival is viewed as a key addition that could elevate his game further, with Bournemouth establishing themselves as an ambitious club in the Premier League. Meanwhile, other clubs like Leeds United are advised to look elsewhere, such as focusing on a move for Spurs winger Manor Solomon, as Bournemouth’s investment in Doak signals their intent to strengthen and compete fiercely at this level.

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