Bournemouth are interested in signing Porto’s Diogo Queiros as Eddie Howe looks to reinforce his team’s defence this summer.
The south coast club have watched Queiros on several occasions this season and, having been impressed with the 19-year-old centre-back’s performances for Porto’s B team, are minded to make an offer for him soon.
They will need to act quickly, however, with Porto hoping to convince Queiros to sign a new contract. The defender’s current deal runs out in 2021 and contains a €25m release clause. Porto are prepared to increase his pay in order to insert a release clause that would be high enough to ward off potential suitors but they could be tempted to accept a bid in the region of £10m if the situation is not resolved.
Queiros, whose performances for Portugal at last summer’s European Under-19 Championship saw him included in Uefa’s team of the tournament, is seeking assurances about whether he will be promoted to first team squad next season and is determined to take the best decision for his development.
The thought of moving to the Premier League appeals to the youngster, especially as it would mean working for a manager as progressive as Howe, and Bournemouth are hopeful of capitalising on the uncertainty over his future.
