AFC Bournemouth are being linked with a move for Swiss defender Sascha Britschgi as the summer transfer window approaches. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to three possible arrivals and six potential exits. Below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the Cherries.
Sascha Britschgi
On Tuesday, it was reported that Bournemouth are targeting Sascha Britschgi, a 19-year-old Swiss defender who joined Parme from FC Lucerne last summer. Bournemouth and Newcastle are two Premier League clubs attempting to recruit the player, and recruiters from both English clubs have observed his matches. His versatility as a right-back, left-back, or right midfielder is reportedly appealing to them. Parme values its player at a sum between 25 and 35 million euros. The Italian club is not under pressure to sell, but a high-value offer could persuade them to approve his departure. Aston Villa, Brighton, and Bayer Leverkusen are also reportedly observing the situation.
Crysencio Summerville
Bournemouth are reportedly monitoring West Ham forward Crysencio Summerville ahead of the next transfer window, according to a report on Monday. Sources indicate they are among several Premier League sides tracking the Dutch winger, including Aston Villa, Brentford, and Everton. TEAMtalk has revealed that Tottenham are considered the frontrunners for the 24-year-old, while continental clubs such as Marseille, Napoli, Atalanta, and Villarreal are also understood to be monitoring the situation. However, sources suggest that West Ham do not intend to consider offers for the player if the club successfully retains its place in the Premier League.
E. Kroupi
On Tuesday, Telefoot reported that Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in signing Eli Junior Kroupi this summer, with the teenager potentially moving ahead of the 2026-27 season. This follows earlier reports that Bournemouth are determined to retain the France U21 star this year and are prepared to more than double his wages. A source described as well-placed previously informed TEAMtalk that PSG already liked Kroupi at Lorient and have continued to monitor him. It is understood that Bournemouth values Kroupi at approximately £80m and the Cherries remain confident they can retain the player.
Marcus Tavernier
Manchester United are considering several options to improve their left wing for the next summer transfer window, and Marcus Tavernier is on their shortlist as of Sunday. Tavernier's performance during the 16th round of the Premier League against Manchester United, in which he scored a goal and provided an assist, drew particular attention from the club's recruiters. According to the Daily Mail on Saturday, INEOS has reportedly added the player to their summer shortlist. The report also suggests a bid of around £40m would be required, and that Manchester United could face competition from Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly
On Thursday, it was reported that Bournemouth is interested in Werder Bremen's 18-year-old German and Ivorian central defender, Abdoul Karim Coulibaly. Sunderland and Burnley are also interested in the player. Scouts from Arsenal watched the player in Germany this season, and Werder Bremen rejected an approach from the club during the winter transfer window. In Germany, Eintracht Frankfurt is also monitoring the defender's situation. Werder Bremen has set an asking price of €25-30 million for Coulibaly, who is under contract with the club until 2029.
Julian Araujo
According to The Daily Record on Monday, it is uncertain if Bournemouth loanee Julian Araujo will return to Celtic next season. This is reportedly due to Celtic's first-choice right-back Alistair Johnston recovering from a long-term muscle injury.
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