Bournemouth are on the verge of completing a move for Sevilla right-back Juanlu, in a deal reportedly worth £11.1m, as new manager Marco Rose continues to shape his squad ahead of the upcoming season.
The 22-year-old Spaniard is set to join the Cherries on a long-term contract, with the transfer structured as an initial £9.4m payment plus a further £1.7m in potential add-ons. Juanlu, known for his height and attacking instincts from the full-back position, has already amassed considerable experience at senior level despite his age and has represented Spain extensively at youth international level.
His anticipated arrival would mark Bournemouth's third signing of the summer transfer window. The club has already brought in defender Antonio Silva from Benfica in a deal worth £25.7m, along with striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche for an identical fee. Juanlu's move would further bolster a squad that Rose is building as Bournemouth prepare for a landmark season on the continent.
The south coast club will compete in the Europa League for the first time in their history this coming campaign, adding an extra dimension to their preparations. With Juanlu's signing expected to be finalized soon, reports suggest Rose's primary remaining priority in the transfer market is securing a backup goalkeeper capable of providing genuine competition for first-choice stopper Djordje Petrovic.
Interestingly, there could be a swap of sorts in the pipeline involving Bournemouth and Sevilla, as the Spanish side have expressed interest in striker Enes Unal, a player the Cherries are reportedly willing to move on. However, Unal's future remains uncertain, with the Turkey international said to be weighing up alternative offers from clubs in both Turkey and Saudi Arabia as he considers his next step this summer.
While Bournemouth continue to strengthen their squad through incoming transfers, the club appears determined to hold firm on several of their most prized assets. Senior figures at the Vitality Stadium have made clear that forward talents Eli Junior Kroupi and Rayan, along with versatile attacker Alex Scott, are not for sale this summer, underlining the club's ambition to build on last season's progress rather than cash in on emerging talent.
The expected signing of Juanlu fits into a broader pattern of shrewd business by Bournemouth, who have targeted players with high potential and proven pedigree at a relatively modest cost compared to some of their Premier League rivals. Rose, who took charge of the club as part of a summer overhaul, appears to be assembling a squad capable of managing the demands of a fixture list that will now include European competition alongside domestic commitments.
As pre-season progresses, further clarity is expected on both the Juanlu transfer and the goalkeeping search, with Bournemouth eager to have their squad largely finalized before the new campaign gets underway. The club's approach this summer reflects a clear strategy: reinforce key areas of the pitch while resisting the temptation to sell key young players, even amid interest from elsewhere.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport.