The Bournemouth defender has hinted he could move to the Championship on loan next season – Leeds United, Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers may be interested.
Bournemouth left-back Brad Smith has told ESPN he could move to the Championship on loan next season if he cannot secure first-team football at Dean Court.
Could the following three clubs develop an interest in the Cherries’ £6 million man?
Leeds United
Leeds could well be a Premier League side next term, but are expected to lose current left-back Charlie Taylor regardless. Gaetano Berardi provided flawless cover when Taylor was injured, while youngster Tyler Denton could feature more prominently if the 23-year-old leaves. However, with 15 Australia caps to his name and Liverpool on his CV, Smith could be deemed a more specialised replacement. Leeds sold Lewis Cook to Bournemouth last summer and the Cherries may be willing to return the favour.
Leeds’ Charlie Taylor looks destined to leave Elland Road
Fulham
Another promotion-chasing side with a left-back in high demand, Fulham face a fight to hold onto teenager Ryan Sessegnon this summer. Smith’s arrival at Craven Cottage would perhaps soften the blow of Sessegnon’s sale, although he’d have to battle Scott Malone for a place in Slavisa Jokanovic’s side, which could put him off the move.
Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon is also wanted by Premier League clubs
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves may have added Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Silvio last summer, but their regular left-back remains right-back Matt Doherty. Neither Borthwick-Jackson or Silvio are expected to return to Molineux next term, which could leave a void for Smith to fill. Wolves boss Paul Lambert is close friends with the 22-year-old’s old boss Jurgen Klopp, who would likely advise the Scot one way or another.
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson (right) has barely featured for Wolves
Would Smith be a good signing for Leeds United/Fulham/Wolverhampton Wanderers?
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