Bournemouth have opened talks to sign Elche forward Alvaro Rodriguez for an initial £18m fee that could rise to £25m with add-ons. The 21-year-old Uruguay youth international would pen a five-year contract at the Vitality Stadium, though negotiations continue. Real Madrid retains a 50% sell-on clause after offloading him to their La Liga rivals last summer.

The Cherries target attacking reinforcements after securing Europa League qualification with their highest Premier League finish under Andoni Iraola. New manager Marco Rose wants to strengthen the striker position and add a left-sided centre-back, providing competition for Evanilson while maintaining squad balance. Bournemouth aim for a calmer transfer window after losing three first-choice defenders and their goalkeeper last summer.

Meanwhile, midfielder Alex Scott reportedly carries an £80m valuation with Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United showing interest. Club sources insist Scott isn't available, preferring he signs improved terms with a future release clause similar to Antoine Semenyo's January move to City for approximately £65m. Bournemouth are also prepared to listen to offers for Turkey forward Enes Unal at the right price.

This transfer activity signals Bournemouth's intent to build on their European qualification while managing player assets carefully in the competitive Premier League market.