
However, with Bournemouth having collected three points from four difficult fixtures after earning promotion, the announcement has come as a surprise. Parker and Bournemouth began the season with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa before falling to Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool, allowing 16 goals in the process. The Cherries are also reportedly negotiating potential new signings in the transfer market as they prepare to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday evening.