Report: Bournemouth want Patrick Roberts

Bournemouth are reportedly preparing a loan move for Manchester City attacker Patrick Roberts this month.

The 18-year-old somewhat surprisingly joined Man City from Fulham in the summer, but he has struggled for first-team football at the Etihad, making just three appearances since the start of the season.

Roberts only has four minutes of Premier League football to his name this term and according to Manchester Evening News, Bournemouth are prepared to offer the teenager the chance to make an impression at Dean Court.

Man City are believed to have paid in excess of £12m to sign the attacker from Fulham, despite the fact that he had failed to score in 20 first-team appearances for the Cottagers.

Bournemouth have already signed Juan Iturbe, Benik Afobe and Lewis Grabban during what has been a busy transfer window for Eddie Howe's side.