Bournemouth's signing of young left-back Julio Soler from Argentine side Lanus is preparation for a future that could involve European football, says former Cherries defender Joe Partington. Milos Kerkez is enjoying an excellent season in that position but is reportedly attracting interest from the likes of Manchester United and it is one of the

Cherries agree deal for 19-year-old Argentinian to become their second senior signing of January transfer window

Bournemouth have signed defender Julio Soler from Lanus for an initial fee of about £6.6m. The deal for the 19-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, could eventually be worth about £11.5m if all add-on clauses are met.

AFC Bournemouth have completed the signing of promising Argentinian defender Julio Soler. The Argentinian youth international joins the Cherries from Lanús for an undisclosed fee which is believed to be over €10 million.