Ben Doak Set for Bournemouth Move in £25m Transfer Deal

Bournemouth are close to signing Liverpool’s Ben Doak in a deal worth £25 million. All formalities are expected to be completed soon, as the south coast club looks to boost their attacking options before the new Premier League season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Bournemouth have agreed a fee with Liverpool for young forward Ben Doak, who will leave Anfield after having limited game time last season. The clubs settled on a £25 million fee. Porto, who were also interested, dropped out of the race earlier this week after being informed that Bournemouth were finalising the transfer. Doak, 19, made just five appearances for Liverpool across all competitions last season and struggled to break into a forward line packed with established stars.

WHY DID BOURNEMOUTH MOVE FOR DOAK?

Bournemouth finished last season 9th in the Premier League, matching their highest-ever top-flight finish. Manager Andoni Iraola has prioritised adding young attacking talent. Doak’s pace and direct style are seen as a perfect fit. Liverpool, on the other hand, are reshaping their backline and refreshing their squad under their new manager after finishing first last season, securing the Premier League title ahead of Arsenal by ten points. They see the £25m fee as good value for a player on the edge of the first team.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The final steps of the transfer will be completed in the coming days, with Doak expected to join Bournemouth’s pre-season training camp. Bournemouth open the new Premier League today against champions Liverpool. They will be looking to build on last year’s mid-table comfort, but face plenty of competition: important players left the squad and new arrivals may not be fully integrated yet. Doak’s development and how quickly he adapts could prove crucial in determining Bournemouth’s 2025/26 season ambitions.