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Ciaran Morrison

Sun 10 August 2025 14:19, UK

Bournemouth’s tough transfer window is set to continue as manager Andoni Iraola prepares for his third defensive departure of the window.

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The Cherries enjoyed a fine season under Iraola last time out, finishing ninth in the Premier League table, meaning their star players have been approached by other club’s.

Antoine Semenyo was being pursued by Spurs before the winger signed a new contract at Bournemouth.

According to The Athletic [10 August], Bournemouth “reached an agreement” to bring Bafode Diakite to the Vitality Stadium.



Appearances48Goals4Assists1Diakite’s stats in all competitions for Lille during the 2024/25 season.

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Diakite would sign from Lille in a deal worth £30million, which would be the second biggest transfer fee Bournemouth have completed in their history.

Zabarnyi’s partnership with Huijsen was a key factor in Bournemouth’s successful season and replacing that solid foundation will be a tough task for Iraola.

With the funds that Bournemouth will receive from the Zabarnyi sale will boost Iraola in the transfer market, and the manager is sure to want to do more business.

Bournemouth have been quiet on the incomings front with only Djordje Petrovic and Adrien Truffert brought in, and they were signed to replace Kepa and Kerkez.

There push to gatecrash the European spots next season currently looks unlikely unless the squad is strengthened, in what could prove to be a tougher campaign for Bournemouth.
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