Bournemouth in advanced talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Amine Adli
The 25-year-old, who can operate across the forward line, was a key part of the Leverkusen team that won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in 2023-24, also reaching the Europa League final.
That campaign was his most productive to date, delivering 10 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions.
Adli has scored 23 goals and provided 24 assists in 142 matches for Leverkusen since joining from Toulouse in 2021. He represented France at youth level before switching allegiance to Morocco, earning 15 senior caps so far.
Last season was disrupted by a broken leg that kept him out for three months, limiting him to six Bundesliga starts. However, his performances when fit have kept him in demand, with Bournemouth now hoping to bring him to the Premier League.
The proposed move could trigger a chain of transfers involving Brentford and Newcastle United. Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara has been the subject of talks with Brentford, who are seeking attacking reinforcements.
The Bees view Ouattara as their preferred replacement for Yoane Wissa, who is wanted by Newcastle.
Newcastle are pursuing Wissa after missing out on Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. The 28-year-old had a 'gentleman's agreement' to leave Brentford this summer, having stayed on last season when Ivan Toney departed.
However, the sale of Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United initially saw Brentford block his exit, prompting Wissa to refuse to train.
The Magpies are confident of sealing a deal worth about £35 million for Wissa, but Brentford will only sanction the move once they have a replacement in place. That replacement is expected to be Ouattara — provided Bournemouth secure Adli.
Ouattara, primarily a left winger but also capable on the right or through the middle, joined Bournemouth in January 2023 from Lorient.
He scored three goals in his debut Premier League campaign and has continued to attract interest for his pace and direct style.
Bournemouth have already strengthened this summer with the arrivals of goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea, left-back Adrien Truffert from Rennes, centre-back Bafode Diakite from Lille and forward Eli Junior Kroupi from Lorient.
Adding Adli would give manager Andoni Iraola another versatile attacking option as the club aim to push further up the table next season.
With negotiations at an advanced stage, the Cherries' pursuit of Adli could set off a domino effect that reshapes the attacking line-ups at Bournemouth, Brentford and Newcastle in the coming weeks.
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