Bournemouth is reportedly close to securing their first signing of the summer transfer window. The club is set to welcome Justin Kluivert from Roma. The news, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, suggests that the transfer negotiations are in an advanced stage.
Roma is currently in the middle of a transfer operation, aiming to raise €30m from outgoing sales by the end of the month. Kluivert, who recently returned from a loan spell at Valencia, is expected to contribute to this financial goal. The Dutch winger is reportedly ready to start anew in the Premier League, specifically on the South Coast with Bournemouth.
Bournemouth are in advanced talks to sign Justin Kluivert from AS Roma. The proposal is for permanent transfer. 🍒 #transfers
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 14, 2023
Negotiations are progressing with Roma director Tiago Pinto who’s in England this week. pic.twitter.com/3O0RvFFmU5
The details of the transfer fee are yet to be disclosed. However, given that Kluivert is in the final year of his contract with Roma, it’s unlikely that the asking price will be high. This is especially true considering Roma’s urgent need to sell.
The deal is expected to be finalized in a few days. However, one potential hurdle could be Kluivert’s work permit. A previous move to Fulham in 2022 reportedly collapsed due to issues with obtaining a work permit. Bournemouth fans and officials will be hoping that history does not repeat itself.
