Bournemouth 'reach agreement over Romain Faivre deal'

Bournemouth have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Romain Faivre from Lyon.

Faivre spent the second half of last season at Ligue 1 side Lorient where he registered five goals and three assists in 17 appearances.

The Cherries were impressed with Faivre's performances at Lorient, and those eye-catching displays have persuaded them to pursue a transfer.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Bournemouth have reached an agreement with Lyon for a deal worth a total of €15m (£12.8m).

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The Cherries have already decided to send Faivre back to Lorient for a second loan spell due to the close links between the two clubs.

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley, who completed a £150m takeover of the Premier League club in December, is a minority shareholder at Lorient after purchasing a 33% stake earlier this year.

As a result, Bournemouth will be able to keep a close eye on Faivre's progress before he returns to the club ahead of the 2024-25 season.

When he does arrive on the South coast, Faivre will offer versatility due to his experience of playing in central and attacking midfield as well as in wide areas.

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After making just four senior appearances for Monaco, Faivre joined fellow French side Brest in the summer of 2020.

The 24-year-old scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in 59 appearances for Brest, with his performances earning him a move to Lyon in January 2022.

Faivre featured in 28 competitive games for Les Gones, but he found it difficult to nail down a regular place in the side.

However, the former France Under-21 international was able to enjoy regular playing time at Lorient, starting 14 out of a possible 16 league matches to help the club finish in 10th place - their best Ligue 1 finish in nine years.