Any striker signing would be competition and support for Evanilson
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Former RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund boss Marco Rose has succeeded Andoni Iraola, with Bournemouth targeting a striker and a left-sided centre-back this summer.
The Cherries are now in talks to bring in Elche forward Alvaro Rodriguez for an initial fee of about £18m, rising to £25m with add-ons, and any striker signing would provide competition and support for Evanilson.
The club are also open to selling Turkey forward Enes Unal for the right price.
Bournemouth are hoping for a more stable summer than last year, when three of their first-choice back four and their starting goalkeeper departed.
Several clubs have expressed an interest in midfielder Alex Scott, who is reported to be valued at about £80m.
However, club sources insist he is not for sale, despite enquiries from Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United.
Instead, Bournemouth hope Scott will sign a new contract on improved terms, potentially including an agreement that would allow him to leave in the future for a predetermined fee, similar to the arrangement that preceded Antoine Semenyo's move to Manchester City for about £65m in January.
