It is a measure of how Bournemouth is run these days that they have no need or desire to get involved in the deadline day scramble.
However, the Cherries are in talks to complete a deal to secure FC Lorient’s Eli Junior Kroupi, 18, before the transfer deadline.
The forward would join Bournemouth but go back on loan to the Ligue 2 side, who are currently top of the table and looking to return to the French top flight after relegation last season.
Both clubs are owned by American billionaire Bill Foley and a deal could be revisited in the summer if not done in time.
West Ham have previously been credited with an interest in Kroupi but are unlikely to make a late move.
Andoni Iraola’s men remain seventh in the Premier League, just one point off a Champions League spot despite Liverpool’s win at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday,
Although they have a number of injuries at the moment, one suspects Iraola is quite happy to go to the end of the season with his squad as it is.
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