Bournemouth move again for player having had £8.6m bid rejected

Bournemouth persist with Toth talks as Ferencvaros weigh timing

Bournemouth remain in dialogue with Ferencvaros over a deal for Alex Toth, after seeing an opening bid turned down, according to reporting from Sky Sports. The Premier League club lodged an offer worth just under £7m plus add ons, which was rejected, but negotiations are ongoing as Bournemouth assess whether to return with improved terms.

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Ferencvaros resistance rooted in sporting context

Ferencvaros, managed by Robbie Keane, are reluctant sellers mid season. Losing Toth now would significantly complicate their domestic title push, particularly given the regulation requiring five Hungarian players to complete 90 minutes in every league match. Keane already faces the prospect of losing two Hungarian players this window, heightening the sensitivity around any January departure.

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Player development drives interest

This time last year, Toth was close to a loan exit before Keane intervened, believing the midfielder possessed qualities suited to first team football. Since then, the 20 year old has accelerated rapidly, developing into one of the most highly rated young Hungarians in the game. That trajectory has attracted multiple suitors, with the player keen on a move to the Premier League.

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Summer preference but door not closed

Ferencvaros would prefer to revisit any sale in the summer, with Toth holding two and a half years remaining on his contract. However, sources indicate that if the right offer is tabled, the club would not stand in his way, leaving Bournemouth to decide how far they are prepared to go this month.

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Bournemouth’s recent success has been built on identifying players before they peak, and Toth fits that model neatly. At 20, with clear developmental upside and an appetite for the Premier League, he looks like the kind of signing that can grow alongside the project rather than disrupt it.

Fans will also appreciate the measured approach. Walking away after an initial rejection would feel timid, but recklessly inflating the bid would cut against Bournemouth’s identity. There is trust that the recruitment team understand when patience matters, especially with Ferencvaros clearly motivated by sporting considerations rather than quick profit.

There is little anxiety if this one drifts into the summer. Supporters recognise that January deals often come with inflated prices and complications. If Bournemouth can either negotiate a fair compromise now or position themselves well for later, most fans will see that as a win. The key is clarity of intent, and this pursuit suggests Bournemouth are thinking strategically, not reactively.