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Bournemouth targets Alvaro Rodriguez as potential goal scorer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:23 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Bournemouth targets Alvaro Rodriguez as potential goal scorer

Summary

Bournemouth is reportedly in discussions for a transfer of Alvaro Rodriguez, a 21-year-old striker from Elche, valued at £18 million. Spanish football expert Juan Castro highlights Rodriguez's ability to score goals but notes he must improve to succeed in the Premier League. Rodriguez scored seven goals for Elche last season and is seen as a player who can fit into Bournemouth's system. Additionally, Bournemouth's first team coaches, Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, have departed the club to join Andoni Iraola at Liverpool.

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By the Numbers

•Alvaro Rodriguez scored seven goals for Elche last season.
•Rodriguez needs to progress for success in the Premier League.
•Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper have left Bournemouth for Liverpool.
•Bournemouth is in talks for a transfer valued at £18 million.

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9:23 AMYahoo Sports — Rodriguez would bring qualities and potential to Bournemouth

What they're saying

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Spanish football expert Juan Castro says Bournemouth target Alvaro Rodriguez can score "a lot of goals" for the club but needs to "progress and upgrade" to succeed in the Premier League. "It's not a big star in the Spanish league, but he is a striker who can score a lot of goals for Bournemouth," Castro told BBC Radio Solent.
— Yahoo Sports

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