Bournemouth have taken a bold step in the summer transfer window, striking a €30 million deal with Sevilla for French-Ivorian defender Loic Bade.
The Cherries are looking to shore up their backline ahead of the new Premier League season and see the 25-year-old as a key piece in their rebuild.
Despite the agreement between the clubs, the move is hanging in the balance. Bade is not fully sold on the idea of joining Bournemouth and has shown hesitation about making the switch to the Vitality Stadium. His reluctance has left the deal in limbo, casting doubt on what could have been one of Bournemouth’s headline signings of the summer.
Sunderland are also in the picture. The Championship side are making strong moves in the market and view Bade as a defensive leader for their promotion push. Meanwhile, Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen remain in the mix, keeping close tabs on the situation as they weigh a potential offer.
With multiple clubs circling and Bournemouth waiting for a response, Bade’s future remains wide open.
