LEICESTER will have to pay a stunning £50million for Bournemouth star David Brooks. Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers is keen on the Welsh midfielder and is the leading contender despite past interest from Manchester United and Tottenham. Brooks had an injury-hit last season and could not stop the Cherries going down — but they still want […]
LEICESTER will have to pay a stunning £50million for Bournemouth star David Brooks.
Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers is keen on the Welsh midfielder and is the leading contender despite past interest from Manchester United and Tottenham.
Brooks had an injury-hit last season and could not stop the Cherries going down — but they still want a fortune for him and told him the figure last week.
Bournemouth have collected millions from sales already and are digging in for top money for Brooks, 23, who is vital in their promotion bid.
The relegated outfit are more open to selling Josh King.
Tottenham are now looking into a move after missing out on Ollie Watkins, who has joined Aston Villa.
King can cover for Harry Kane or play out wide, making him ideal if the price is right.
Villa, Fulham and Everton are also short-listing King should the Norwegian, 28, be available in the £15m range.
Spurs are in talks with Habib Diallo at French club Metz as a potential alternative.
The speedy Senegalese forward, 25, would cost Spurs £13m.
Bournemouth are also facing a fight to keep midfielder Dan Gosling, who is wanted by Turkish side Ankaragucu.
Gosling is in the last year of his contract and did not start Jason Tindall’s first game in charge on Saturday.
The Turks are willing to pay a small fee and offer him a two-year stay.
