Bournemouth are in talks to sign Inter Milan star in £18m deal

Bournemouth appear ready to test their growing reputation in the transfer market after talkSPORT revealed that the club are exploring what can only be described as a bold move for Inter Milan winger Luis Henrique. The original report stated that “Bournemouth are in talks with Inter Milan about an ambitious move for winger Luis Henrique”, a line that instantly caught the attention of Premier League followers.

For a club that has built its recent success on smart recruitment and tactical evolution, this rumoured deal feels significant. Henrique only arrived in Italy last summer for “around £20m” from Marseille, so any suggestion that Inter could sanction a quick exit underlines how serious Bournemouth are about pushing their squad forward.

Transfer structure and financial context

According to talkSPORT, “The Cherries are offering a loan with a buy option of around £18million”. That structure fits Bournemouth’s careful but progressive approach. A loan allows them to assess whether Henrique can adapt to the Premier League, while the option to buy offers a route to long term stability if the Brazilian shines.

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It also suits Inter. With financial considerations always present in Serie A, recouping close to their original outlay for a player who joined just a year ago would be respectable business. One insider perspective suggests that Inter “would not close the door on a well structured deal”, which underlines how this conversation could gather pace.

Tactical fit for Bournemouth

Henrique has spent much of his time at Inter operating as a right wing back in a back three. As talkSPORT noted, “He has rotated with Denzel Dumfries at right-wing-back in Inter’s back three with wing-backs formation”. That experience adds intrigue for Bournemouth, who value versatility in wide areas.

With “26 appearances in all competitions” already under his belt this season, he arrives with sharpness and exposure to elite level football. His pace and willingness to attack from deep could offer Andoni Iraola another dimension, particularly against compact Premier League defences.