With the end of the summer transfer window, the gripping topic of player transfers comes to a close for now. It really has been frenetic to say the least this summer as all the clubs made sure that they get in what’s necessary in order to equip them to compete in the ultracompetitive 2016/17 season of the Premier League. There were lots of competition with several clubs registering their interests for the same player and ultimately as is the case nowadays, clubs sold their assets to the highest bidder. An astounding 13 of the 20 Premier League clubs have broken their transfer record this summer window which goes to show the desperation to stay and better their positions in the top flight which ultimately leads to more and more money.
AFC Bournemouth have been a club who have had its own fairytale when they impressed everybody with their gradual progression which saw the team for the first time in its history to secure the promotion for the top flight. Marshalled by a very talented young manager in Eddie Howe, Bournemouth were successful in staying up steering clear of the relegation places. While staying up was declared as the greatest achievement of the club by their manager, he now has a challenge to not only repeat his feat but also better their last position. The Cherries have done some great business in the summer bringing in some very talented young players which gave us some indication about their inclination to build the squad for the future.
Players like Jordan Ibe, Lewis Cook, Lys Mousset,Brad Smith, Emerson Hyndman and Nathan Ake have all come to play under Howe for this season but the icing on the cake was completed with the deadline day capture of one of England’s most talented midfielders in Jack Wilshere. Arsenal academy graduate Wilshere made his trip to Dean Court as part of a loan deal between the two outfits and has been described as the biggest transfer in the history of the club. The arrival of such quality players is bound to help the team. While defensively, there are still some question marks, there’s no denying the fact that the Cherries have some exceptional pace in their ranks and will present a real attacking threat to their opponents.
Bournemouth with their approach and outlook have so far been an epitome of youthful exuberance. With a young manager in Eddie Howe, a squad full of youngsters having pace with attitude and a defence which is not the tightest; it goes without saying that there won’t be too many goalless encounters when the club will be involved. Eddie Howe would be hoping that his young guns can turn the tables on their experienced opponents as he looks to take the club into the next phase of their time in top flight. As for the neutrals, there will be many who would keep a keen eye on proceedings at Dean Court for AFC Bournemouth are without a doubt one of the most exciting team in the Premier League by virtue of their young squad, who would take the field to write their own stories of a new chapter in their continuing club careers.
