Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has explained why Liverpool winger Harry Wilson was allowed to join the Cherries on a season-long loan, despite the Reds' £25m valuation. Howe identified the Wales international as an ideal replacement for the injured David Brooks, who is facing three months out with an ankle injury.
Wilson, 22, impressed during pre-season for Liverpool but was deemed surplus to requirements by Jurgen Klopp, who could not guarantee regular first-team football. The Welshman flourished on loan at Derby County last season, helping Frank Lampard's side reach the Championship play-off final.
Bournemouth will pay a loan fee of £2.5m plus £500,000 in performance-related bonuses. There is no option for a permanent transfer, and Liverpool did not receive another offer they deemed suitable for the player this summer.
Howe views Wilson as a natural replacement for Brooks, who suffered an ankle injury. Wilson's arrival is expected to bolster Bournemouth's attacking options as they aim to build on their Premier League survival last season.
