New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- AFC Bournemouth are on the cusp of securing a £25 million deal for Liverpool's 19-year-old forward Ben Doak, marking a significant transfer in the Premier League's 2025/26 season buildup.

Ben Doak, a Scotland international, was once a rising star under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. However, injuries and Mohamed Salah's brilliant form limited his first-team opportunities.

A thigh injury requiring surgery disrupted his loan spell at Middlesbrough in the Championship last season, where he didn't feature after January. With new manager Arne Slot investing heavily in Liverpool's squad, Doak's path to regular minutes at Anfield became uncertain, paving the way for his potential move to Bournemouth.

The £25m trans...