Bournemouth joins Arsenal in pursuing PSG defender Mbemba

Bournemouth has entered the race to sign Emmanuel Mbemba from Paris St-Germain on a free transfer, alongside Arsenal. The 18-year-old left-back, who can also play center-back, will be available for a nominal fee when his PSG contract expires. Bournemouth's strategy includes loaning Mbemba to Lorient as part of the Black Knight multi-club ownership structure for further development without impacting first-team plans. Meanwhile, Arsenal has offered a similar pathway to Mbemba but lacks the same ownership arrangement, which could limit his playing time. Initial talks with Bournemouth suggest they may have an advantage.

• 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Bournemouth join race for Arsenal target Mbemba