Bournemouth are targeting Galatasaray centre-back Davinson Sanchez as a replacement for Marcos Senesi, who left for Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer this summer. The Cherries finished 6th in the Premier League last season with 57 points, their best-ever top-flight finish, and are looking to strengthen defensively.

Why do Bournemouth need a new defender?

Marcos Senesi turned down a new contract at the Vitality Stadium and joined Tottenham as a free agent. The Argentina international had been a key figure in Bournemouth's backline, so his departure leaves a gap. The club's defensive record last term — 54 goals conceded in 38 games — shows room for improvement, even with a +4 goal difference overall.

Who is Davinson Sanchez?

Sanchez, 30, knows the Premier League well. He made 143 appearances for Tottenham over six years before moving to Galatasaray in 2023. Last season he played 45 competitive games for the Turkish side. He's also on the radar of Inter Milan and Como, so Bournemouth face competition.

What's the asking price?

Galatasaray want around €35m (£29.8m) for Sanchez. They'd prefer to keep him, but that price tag might drop if a bid comes in. Bournemouth have cash to spend after Senesi's exit and their strong league finish, but €35m is a big chunk of their budget.

What about Bournemouth's current form?

Andoni Iraola's side ended last season unbeaten in five games (1W-4D-0L), with a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on May 24 their last outing. They finished 28 points behind champions Arsenal. Next up is a home fixture against Sunderland on October 17 — Sunderland sit 7th in the table. Bournemouth scored 58 goals last season, so the attack is fine. It's the defence that needs work.

Any other transfer news?

The article also mentions Hull City's interest in Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Middlesbrough signing striker Kyle Joseph from Hull. Neither involves Bournemouth directly, but it shows the wider market activity this summer.