CHERRIES midfielder Harry Arter is attracting interest from Aston Villa, Fulham and Stoke City, according to the Irish Independent.

The publication claims Republic of Ireland international Arter is involved in a "transfer tug-of-war" between the three clubs.

The report suggests while a permanent move to join brother-in-law Scott Parker at Championship side Fulham would be "attractive" for the 29-year-old, he is also interested in exploring the possibility of staying in the Premier League with a switch to Aston Villa.

According to the newspaper, the Potters have "expressed a strong interest" in Arter after his season-long loan spell with Cardiff.

The Sidcup-born talent, who joined the Dorset club from non-league Woking for £4,000 in June 2010, signed a fresh four-year deal with Cherries in July 2017 - keeping him contracted at Vitality Stadium until at least the summer of 2021.

Last month, boss Eddie Howe said talks would be held with Arter about his future.

“I’ll sit down with Harry and have a conversation with him and see what we do. I think it’s going to be a two-way process," said Howe.

“I think he’s done a really good job for Cardiff this year, so let’s wait and see.”