MANAGER Eddie Howe has reiterated his commitment to Cherries and says he wants to realise his Premier League dream during his time at Dean Court.

Howe has seen Cherries continue to make progress this season, the club currently second in the Championship and in the quarter-finals of the League Cup.

Their impressive form, which included a club record 8-0 win at Birmingham, saw Howe crowned Championship manager of the month for October.

And Howe, who turns 37 later this month, has been the subject of increased media attention, with the club having received numerous interview requests.

In an article in The Independent, Howe was asked about the possibility of having a “bigger job” put to him. He replied: “Seriously, I would have to say no. I wouldn’t leave Bournemouth. I’ve built something here and I want to see that come to fruition.

“Now some people might say that is either brave or stupid. I certainly don’t lack ambition, far from it. But at this stage in my career, if I’m going to manage in the Premier League, I’d like to do it with this club.”

Thrust into the hot-seat with their Football League status on the line, Howe masterminded the Greatest Escape when Cherries clawed back a 17-point penalty – with the deficit still at 10 points when Howe took charge permanently – to avoid relegation in 2009.

Despite the club’s parlous financial position and an ongoing transfer embargo, he overcame the odds to plot their promotion to League One the following season and took them into the Championship just eight months after returning from Burnley.

Howe added in The Independent interview: “The rise of the club has been so quick when you consider that six years ago we were bottom of League Two. I think it has surprised people but I don’t think people realise how close we are to achieving something special here.

“My aim when I came back was to get Bournemouth in the Premier League. That is the goal. That is what I want to do. Whether we can do it, I don’t know but there would be nothing more satisfying for me to go on that journey from League Two to the Premier League.”

Howe, who has been sounded out by at least three Premier League clubs since he returned to Dean Court, hinted he would rebuff any job offers during an interview with the Daily Echo in January when he also said he was determined to help repay Maxim Demin’s faith in him.

He said: “Maxim has put a lot of money into the club and a lot of trust in me. He has allowed me to express myself as a manager and that is all you can ask because it doesn’t always happen.

“He has given me a licence to run the football side of the club and, although he keeps a close eye on what we are doing, he also lets us get on with our jobs.

“I am in regular dialogue with him and I know where I stand. I am really happy working with the people at the club and working for Maxim. I enjoy a good relationship with him and the board.

“I want to see the club continue to move forwards and upwards and know Maxim shares that ambition.

“If we could match the success of the past five years, we would be in a good position.

“Nothing would please me more than to see us stabilise in this division and eventually look to move up. It may take some time but that is the aim.

“I don’t think you can ever look too far ahead in management. You can be well thought of one minute and not so well thought of the next.

“I have learned a great deal about life in recent years and, while the people here now remain, I cannot see me leaving this club of my own accord. Maxim, the board and the supporters have put a lot of faith in me and I want to repay them for that.”