GARY O’Neil would not confirm nor deny whether Cherries could bring Arnaut Danjuma back in this transfer window, but insisted: “Wherever he goes to next will be pleased to have him.”

The Daily Echo understands Cherries are among a handful of clubs interested in signing the winger, on loan, this month.

He is understood to be available with parent club Villarreal reportedly allowing him to travel around Europe in the past week to speak to potentially interested parties.

Premier League duo Everton and Nottingham Forest have been heavily linked, as well as Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven, Danjuma’s first professional club.

Discussing Cherries’ interest in the 25-year-old, head coach O’Neil said: “I don’t like speaking about other team’s players, but obviously I know Arnie.

“I’ve worked with him. Arnie knows what I think of him.

“He’s a fantastic talent.

“He was excellent for us while he was here, especially towards the end of his spell.

“I’m sure wherever he goes to next will be pleased to have him.

“He’s an attacking talent. I like Arnie. I enjoyed working with him and he knows that.”

Asked if there is still a chance Danjuma returns to Cherries this month, a club he spent two years at before leaving in 2021, O’Neil added: “I don’t know. I haven’t been updated in the last 24 hours on the situation really.

“We’ve managed to get Dango in and then full focus is on the game tomorrow (against Nottingham Forest).

“The boys that are here are important to me, so I need to make sure they’re all ready.”