BOURNEMOUTH are considering a move for Lyon forward Bertrand Traore as they look to drag themselves out of the relegation zone.
Former Chelsea forward Traore joined Lyon in 2017 and could now be on his way back to the Premier League with a move to Eddie Howe’s side, according to the Mail.
Bournemouth are considering a move for Lyon forward Bertrand TraoreCredit: AFP or licensors
Howe’s side are in abysmal form, winning just one of their last 12 Premier league games and they’ve failed to score in their last four.
This poor run has seen them slide into the bottom three, three points off safety.
Bournemouth are the joint lowest scorers with Watford in the league and have been hit badly by injuries and suspensions.
Traore has scored three times in all competitions, but has failed to score in the league.
The 24-year-old has impressed at the French side but a £35m asking price could put Eddie Howe off as he looks for a solution to their problems.
He made 10 apperances for Chelsea, scoring twice, before they sold him for £9m in 2017.
Chelsea would also receive 15 per cent of any transfer profit made by Lyon.
Borussia Dortmund’s Jacob Bruun Larsen has also been discussed by Bournemouth as a loan deal but the 21-year-old prefers a permanent move.
Howe is favourite to be the next Premier League manager to be sacked but has consecutive home games against Brighton and Aston Villa to try and turn his side’s form around.
Harry Wilson is Bournemouth’s top scorer in the league with six goals, highlighting the lack of attacking power Howe’s side have shown this season.
Key striker Callum Wilson has only found the net five times in what has been a tough season for the Cherries so far.
Speaking about the situation the club is in, Howe said: “For me there is only one way to react; by fighting back, to keep going and trying to prove people wrong.
“It doesn’t make me question my role at the club at all, it makes me focused on my role, to win football matches.”
Howe will be keen to hold onto his key players this month, with Chelsea reportedly ending their interest in Nathan Ake and Callum Wilson.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
