Is Harry Arter set to be offered a fresh start in the Premier League with Sheffiled United? Championship duo Fulham and Stoke City are linked too.
Sheffield United are keen to offer Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter a fresh start in the Premier League, according to the Sun (29 July, page 47), while Championship duo Stoke City and Fulham pursue a deal for the Republic of Ireland international.
Just two years ago, Arter was one of the first names on Bournemouth’s team sheet with his probing passing and tenacious style making him a key player under Eddie Howe.
But, thanks in part to the arrival of Jefferson Lerma in a club-record deal, the 29-year-old was forced to leave on loan for Cardiff City last summer and it seems that he is no longer part of Howe’s plans on the South Coast – especially now that Phillip Billing is arriving from Huddersfield Town.
And The Sun believes that Sheffield United are interested in signing a player who has made over 50 Premier League appearances for The Cherries.
Fulham boss Scott Parker, who is Arter’s brother-in-law, is keen to use his family connections to lure the 15-time international to Craven Cottage while an experienced Stoke City side are interested too.
Though Arter’s mix of energy and top-level nous arguably makes him a perfect fit for Chris Wilder at the heart of Sheffield United’s midfield. He could dovetail beautifully with John Fleck, providing the dynamism that allows the playmaker to shine.
Bournemouth will reportedly sell for £8 million.
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