SUMMER signing Lewis Cook says he has put his sizeable price tag to the back of his mind and is purely focused on delivering for Cherries.

Cook last month completed a big-money move to Vitality Stadium when he joined from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee understood to be around £7million.

The 19-year-old, who made his competitive debut in the Premier League defeat to Manchester United on Sunday, is one of the most expensive signings in club history.

Asked if the transfer fee occupied his thoughts, Cook told the Daily Echo: "No, not really, that's football at the end of the day. That happens.

"I put that to the back of my mind and focus on my football. That's the main thing. I try and do my thing on the pitch and, hopefully, improve the team.

"For me personally it was good to get on the pitch and make my debut. It was a great experience although it wasn't the result we wanted.

"We were up against one of the top teams and I felt we held our own. We dominated periods of possession. From that, I feel we can do things in this league.

"We have great attacking players and there's no reason why we can't do well. There are positives we can take for the next game."

York-born Cook could face a tough test to establish himself in the starting line-up this season with boss Eddie Howe possessing ample options in central midfield.

Cook started alongside Andrew Surman and Harry Arter against United, while Nathan Ake and Emerson Hyndman also joined the club over the summer and Dan Gosling and Eunan O'Kane are further options.

Asked if he wished to build his stock in the first team over the coming months, Cook said: "That would be the ideal situation but there are a lot of talented lads who didn't play on Sunday who can easily play.

"They are all technically great so first-team football is something I will have to fight for and I'm looking forward to it.

"Every game I'm learning. Manchester United was a hard game but it was a good one to improve on and I can't wait to carry on."

The England under-19 international says he is settling in well in Dorset and admits his team-mates have helped his transition to the south coast.

He added: "It's a great club with great people and I love how it's run. The players, staff and fans have all been great to me.

"I feel the manager is helping me to improve a lot and I am learning all the time. It's going well and, hopefully, I can show what I'm all about.

"The rest of the lads have played a massive part in helping me get familiar with the club and enjoying my football.

"It's a good place to be. Everyone works hard in training and pushes themselves to be the best they can be."