The Bournemouth man has been attracting attention from Sunderland, but both Fulham and Derby County are in the race too, according to the bookies.
Popular bookmakers BETVICTOR have listed the Rams and the Cottagers as outsiders in the race to sign Bournemouth winger Max Gradel.
The 29-year-old joined the Cherries in the summer of 2015, but hasn’t made much of an impact on the south coast, making just 11 league starts for Eddie Howe’s men during that period.
Bournemouth’s Max Gradel in action
It was reported right here on HITC Sport earlier today that Sunderland are tracking the former Leeds United man, and BETVICTOR list the Black Cats as 2/1 favourites for his signature.
Somewhat surprisingly though, considering the lack of links, the bookies have made Fulham and Derby joint fourth favourites to sign Gradel, listing the pair at 8/1.
Leeds United are listed as 4/1 second favourites by BETVICTOR.
The Ivorian still has three years remaining on his current deal at the Vitality Stadium, but it is understood that he is keen to move away from the south coast in an effort to gain more regular first-team football.
And Gradel would certainly offer both the Rams and the Cottagers something different in forward areas, should either of them manage to sneak in and steal the pacey attacker from under Sunderland and Leeds’ noses.
Bournemouth’s Max Gradel in action
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