Bournemouth Push for Alex Jimenez Loan Deal With AC Milan

Bournemouth are in talks with AC Milan to get Alex Jimenez on loan. They want to include an option to buy. Real Madrid have a buy-back clause, so they must approve the deal too.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Bournemouth have talked to AC Milan about a loan for Alex Jimenez. They want a chance to buy him. Both clubs are discussing the deal, and talks will continue today. Real Madrid have a buy-back option and need to approve the move. Jimenez hasn’t played much at Milan under Massimiliano Allegri and he’s open to moving. Roma and Como were interested, but Bournemouth are leading the race now.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Alex Jimenez, 20, was a top prospect from Real Madrid’s academy but moved to Italy for more playing time. At AC Milan, he rarely got a chance to play, and he was even left out for disciplinary reasons. Bournemouth are looking to improve their defense after finishing 9th last season, which matched their highest-ever top-flight finish, and they conceded 46 goals. They want to strengthen their squad and move up the table. For Milan, the deal can create space and resources for new signings; they are currently looking to enhance their midfield after a disappointing loss against Cremonese.

WHAT’S NEXT?

The transfer deadline is close, so Bournemouth and AC Milan must act fast. Real Madrid’s approval is necessary because of their buy-back clause. Bournemouth’s next Premier League match is against Tottenham. Both clubs want to gain early momentum – Bournemouth have lost important players like Kerkez, Zabarnyi and Ouattara, and Tottenham are top of the table as the two teams that are level on points with them, Liverpool and Arsenal, play each other this weekend. Getting Jimenez could help Bournemouth improve defensively and move away from the danger zone, keeping up with mid-table teams.