Bournemouth's pre-season in Austria continues at pace, and according to BBC News, so does the club's business back home. The Cherries are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Benfica over a €25m (£21.3m) deal, though the report doesn't name the player and stresses talks remain at an advanced rather than concluded stage.
New manager Marco Rose has been overseeing training in Saalfelden as part of a 10-day camp, with the report suggesting the club's transfer dealings are proceeding as normal despite the shift in coaching staff. The Benfica link is complicated by the Portuguese side's Europa League commitments, which BBC News indicates could delay any potential move rather than derail it entirely.
For Bournemouth, who have built a reputation for shrewd recruitment under previous regimes, continuity in the transfer market appears to be a priority even as Rose settles into his new role. Nothing is finalised yet, but the direction of travel suggests the club are pushing to get a deal with Benfica over the line once scheduling allows.