Bournemouth willing to loan Leicester City striker Patson Daka

Bournemouth have expressed interest in securing the services of Leicester City forward Patson Daka as they look to strengthen their attacking options. However, the club is keeping its options open as they aim to finalize a loan deal for a new striker before the upcoming transfer deadline.

The Cherries are currently facing an injury crisis in their attacking department. Their first-choice striker, Evanilson, is sidelined after undergoing surgery on a broken foot earlier this month. According to reports from The Mail, Evanilson is expected to be out for approximately five more weeks. Additionally, backup striker Enes Unal is also unavailable, leaving Bournemouth with limited attacking options as they push forward in the season.

With the transfer window closing soon, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is keen to bring in reinforcements to ensure his squad remains competitive. However, given the club’s financial considerations and long-term planning, they are primarily focusing on securing a forward on a loan basis rather than a permanent transfer.

Patson Daka, the 26-year-old Zambian forward, has had a mixed season so far with Leicester City. Despite featuring in 12 games for the Foxes this season, he has only managed to score one goal and provide one assist. However, his overall abilities and past performances make him an attractive option for Bournemouth.

On the international stage, Daka has proven to be a valuable asset for Zambia. He has represented his country in 35 matches, scoring an impressive 12 goals. His experience and ability to find the back of the net could provide Bournemouth with the attacking boost they desperately need.

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The Cherries’ preference for a loan deal suggests that they are being cautious in their approach. They do not want to commit to a long-term signing without ensuring that the player fits into Iraola’s system and addresses their immediate needs. By securing a temporary solution, Bournemouth will have the flexibility to reassess their attacking options once Evanilson and Unal return to full fitness.

While Daka remains a strong candidate, Bournemouth are also exploring alternative options in case a deal for the Leicester forward does not materialize. The club’s management is carefully evaluating available players to ensure they bring in the right fit before Monday’s deadline.

As the transfer window nears its end, Bournemouth fans will be eager to see whether the club can successfully bring in a striker to bolster their squad. The coming days will be crucial in determining how Iraola’s side navigates their current injury struggles and strengthens their attack for the remainder of the season.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.