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Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe open to further signings

Eddie Howe prior to the match between Bournemouth and Burnley at the Vitality Stadium
Image: Eddie Howe says he is 'happy' with his new signings but is open to more business

Eddie Howe insists he is "happy" with Bournemouth's transfer business this summer, but is open to more additions.

Bournemouth have already made four summer signings, including Jermain Defoe and Asmir Begovic, while a number of players have signed new long-term deals.

Howe, whose team open their Premier League campaign away against West Brom on Saturday, admits a club's transfer dealings are never truly completed.

PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Jermain Defoe of AFC Bournemouth and Christian Burgess of Portsmouth in action during a pre-season friendly match between Po
Image: Jermain Defoe joined Bournemouth after leaving Sunderland earlier this summer

"I'm happy with what we've got," Howe told the Daily Echo.

"We acted early in the market and are delighted with the players we have signed.

"To say that we were finished would not be accurate because I never consider our business done."

Sky Sports News reported that the Cherries had a bid in the region of £20m for Leicester City striker Demarai Gray rejected last week, and Howe has confirmed the club could move for a player should circumstances change.

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Image: Bournemouth had a bid rejected for Leicester striker Demarai Gray, according to Sky sources

"You just don't know what will happen. You might get injuries, suspensions or problems and need to be able to replace players if you have to," he added.

"I am not going to say no, but we are not, at this moment in time, in desperate need to strengthen."

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