Nathan Ake was linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur earlier on this summer, whilst Ryan Fraser was reportedly attracting interest from Arsenal.
Manager of Arsenal Unai Emery and Manager of Tottenham Hotspur Mauricio Pochettino
Eddie Howe has admitted that his ‘biggest challenge’ since Bournemouth’s promotion to the Premier League has been trying to brush off interest for his players.
This summer, Nathan Ake has been reportedly attracting the interest of Tottenham [The Sun], whilst their North London rivals, Arsenal have been seemingly keen on winger Ryan Fraser [The Daily Star].
Both players are still at Bournemouth, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they are lining up against Tottenham and Arsenal next season.
But speaking to Sky Sports News (29/07/2019 at 6:35 pm), Bournemouth manager Howe admitted that it has been hard to try and keep a lid on his talented performers.
On keeping hold of Ake and Fraser: “It has been the biggest challenge for us as we have got better in our life in the Premier League,” Howe told Sky Sports News. “More and more of our players have become attracted to other clubs.
“As I speak now, we have had no bids for any of our players and we don’t encourage any.”
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see both Ake and Fraser parting ways with Bournemouth down the line, simply because they are more than capable of playing for a team in Europe or perhaps one that is challenging for one.
Centre-back Ake has played for Chelsea before, and a team like Totteham, in the long run, would need a player like him at their disposal.
Jan Veronghen isn’t getting any younger and fresh faces will need to be bought down the line. But, at this moment, the Belgian is more than proving his worth for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
