A.F.C. Bournemouth reported leading the chase for Sampdoria full-back

According to the football transfer rumours in Italian Media, A.F.C. Bournemouth are leading the chase for Sampdoria full-back Pedro Pereira.

The Portugal international has signed for Sampdoria from Benfica in 2015.

The 18-year-old is considered to be one of the brightest prospects in the Serie A.

Since his arrival from Benfica, Pereira has played only 1251 minutes in 19 games for Sampdoria.

Pereira has also represented Portugal at Under-15, Under-16, Under-17 and Under-18 level, winning 32 caps across all age groups.

A.F.C. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is expected to strengthen his squad this transfer window and he is a big fan of talented Portugal international.

Euro Football Rumours understands that A.F.C. Bournemouth and Sampdoria are very close to complete a deal in a region of 8.2 million euros.

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