In an exciting turn of events on transfer deadline day, Bournemouth have completed a successful raid to secure Getafe striker Enes Unal, according to HITC. The Cherries, who have been looking for a new attacking leader for most of the month, finally managed to complete the deal on the final day of the transfer window.
🚨🇹🇷 Enes Ünal has completed the medical in Madrid and is close to signing the contract as a Bournemouth player. pic.twitter.com/85kwDNrd0W
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2024
Exclusive HITC reports previewed the impending deal between Bournemouth and 26-year-old Unal, who has agreed a move to the Vitality Stadium. The Turkish striker’s arrival comes in the form of a loan deal, with Bournemouth having the option to make the move permanent by paying £14m.
An outstanding signing
This transfer marks Unal’s return to English soil after spending two years in the country early in his career before shining for teams such as Twente, Villarreal and most recently Getafe. The striker, who has just returned to full fitness after overcoming a knee injury that ruled him out of the league last season, will bring experience and strength to the Cherries’ attack.
Unal’s arrival has also led to a significant departure from Bournemouth, with Welsh striker Kieffer Moore leaving the club to join Ipswich Town, a team aiming for promotion to the Championship. Moore, 31, expressed his excitement about the change and stressed the importance of moving beyond this period of speculation and negotiation. With these strategic moves, Bournemouth are strengthening their squad in the face of the challenges of the season ahead.