Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Scotland international Matt Ritchie.
The 26-year-old was a key player for Bournemouth as the Cherries won the Championship last season and has continued to impress this season, with a number of eye-catching goals for both club and country.
Ritchie started his career at Portsmouth before joining Swindon Town and then Bournemouth and the Daily Mail report his next move could be to Old Trafford.
West Brom, West Ham and Stoke have also been linked with a move for the tricky midfielder but Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is desperate to hold onto his star man.
Howe told Sky Sports News: “Matty (Ritchie) is a good player so it’s not a surprise to me he’s linked to the top clubs.
“We’d have to see that (a bid) on its individual merit, but certainly we’re not looking to sell him.
“Matt Ritchie on form and playing well is a threat to anybody. Whenever any of our players gets linked, it’s not welcome by us.
“We’re not a selling club and we certainly want to keep the squad together if we can in January and not the other way.”
