Bournemouth finalise £11.1m transfer of Sevilla right-back Juanlu
Bournemouth are finalising an £11.1m deal to sign Sevilla right-back Juanlu as manager Marco Rose looks to complete his squad ahead of the new season.
The 22-year-old will command an initial £9.4m fee, with a further £1.7m in performance-related add-ons included in the agreement.
He is expected to travel to the south coast shortly to finalise terms on a long-term contract.
A tall and attacking full-back, the defender brings valuable experience and has been heavily capped at youth level for Spain.
European preparations drive recruitment
This impending arrival marks the third major summer acquisition for the Cherries during a busy transfer window.
It follows the high-profile additions of centre-back Antonio Silva from Benfica for £26.6m and striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche for £25.7m.
Rose is now focusing his attention on securing a capable deputy goalkeeper to provide competition for current number one Djordje Petrovic.
The Premier League outfit are building crucial squad depth as they prepare to compete in the Europa League for the first time in their history.
Outgoing business and untouchable stars
While arrivals continue, out-of-favour striker Enes Unal is attracting interest from Sevilla, though the Turkey international also has lucrative options in Saudi Arabia and his homeland.
However, the club’s hierarchy have taken a firm stance on keeping their most prized assets at the Vitality Stadium.
Senior sources insist that the star trio of Eli Junior Kroupi, Rayan and Alex Scott remain entirely unavailable for transfer.