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Stones in, Aarons out? Your Bournemouth squad tweaks

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    Stones in, Aarons out? Your Bournemouth squad tweaks

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    BBCFri, July 24, 2026 at 7:33 AM UTC·1 min readAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement

    We asked you to pick one player you would like to move on this summer and one realistic target you want Bournemouth to bring in before the transfer window shuts.

    Clive: The player I would move on is Max Aarons, who is one of our most ineffective right-backs. To replace him, I would bring in Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon. He would give us physicality and strength in an area where we need more.

    Mike: We should be looking at John Stones on a free. Adds experience and composure to a team who will miss Marcos Senesi's ability to bring the ball forward and pick out passes from the back.

    Roan: Alex Scott would definitely be the first to leave the Bournemouth roster this season, especially after his refusal to sign a new contract. Cashing in on his huge asking price of £80m is the most logical move. As for the most realistic replacement, Roma's Manu Kone is an amazing option. His performances last season were great, as are his physical and defensive capabilities. His asking price is in the £50m-£60m range, which would allow us to strengthen in other areas. We are in need of a player with real experience on the European and world stage.

    Robert: One in would most certainly be Marc Cucurella, although he has signed for Real Madrid. He is a left-sided reader of the game, a player who always seems to have space to help a team member with a safe pass, the team's 'get out of jail' card.

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