Premier League Bournemouth reportedly have their eye on Bristol City’s 17-goal front man Bobby Reid.
Bristol City academy graduate Bobby Reid was watched closely by Bournemouth first-team scout Steve Lovell against Ipswich Town, according to the Bristol Post.
The 25-year-old has excelled since Lee Johnson opted to move the midfielder into a forward role, racking up 17 goals and five assists in 38 league outings.
City are currently seventh in the second tier, just one point behind Middlesbrough in the play-off spots with eight matches to play.
Reid has played a part in 22 of the Robins’ 54 league goals as it stands, contributing to 40 per cent of their strikes.
Naturally, a handful of Premier League clubs have expressed an interest in Reid’s signature in the close season; with a move possibly influenced by the Robins’ final league position.
Reid has just one year left on his contract with his hometown club; an option year triggered by Lee Johnson with his original deal edging perilously close to completion.
Premier League club Everton have been linked with Reid recently, with fellow top tier club Burnley also known to possess an interest.
Bournemouth’s forwards have generally struggled to find consistency this term, with Josh King scoring just four goals compared to 16 last term and Benik Afobe shipped out to Wolves on loan.
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