Overview

• Bournemouth plan to step up negotiations with Andoni Iraola over the next month as his contract runs out at the end of the season.
• Iraola’s side sit fourth after four matches, beating Wolves, Tottenham and Brighton while evolving their high-press approach to unlock low blocks.
• The club sold more than £200m of talent in the close season and reinvested in targeted additions, including AC Milan loanee Alex Jimenez and 18-year-old defender Veljko Milosavljevic.
• President of football operations Tiago Pinto reaffirmed a policy of permitting departures at the right price, using Bournemouth’s platform to attract and develop talent.
• David Brooks has signed a new deal through 2029 as Iraola’s player redeployments continue to pay off, with Marcus Tavernier excelling in central midfield.