BOURNEMOUTH want to move out Brazilian keeper Neto but are being hindered by his massive wages.
Neto has lost his place in the side and is back after a loan spell at Arsenal, with the Cherries desperate to lose his salary.
The South American veteran, 35, who has played for Barcelona and Valencia — still has 12 months left on his £5million-a-year deal.
That makes him hard to shift unless the club sponsor another loan deal.
Neto became surplus to requirements at Arsenal after they went big and signed former Chelsea man Kepa Arrizabalagathis summer.
The Spanish goalkeeper was ironically the first choice at Bournemouth last season, where he impressed massively and nearly helped the Cherries qualify for European football.
His form meant Arsenal were happy to spend £5million on him, as Bournemouth were just unable to match his wages.
He’s now taken Neto’s place as Raya’s back-up in Mikel Arteta‘s side as they go in search of a Premier League title next season.
During his time at the Emirates, Neto only made one appearance for the Gunners, and with sweeping changes coming at the Emirates, he was one of the casualties.
Bournemouth have now also decided they will have to move him on after signing agreeing a £25million deal with Chelsea to bring in Djordje Petrovic.
They also have Mark Travers and Will Dennis as back-ups, which means they can afford to let 35-year-old Neto leave to save money.
Bournemouth are determined to continue punching above their weight after fending off competition to keep striker Antoine Semenyo.
They have also shown they can buy big after signing French left-back Adrien Truffert from Rennes for £14million.
They finished last season ninth in the league table, just missing out on European football by the skin of their teeth.
Andoni Iraola is determined to build on last season’s strong finish, but first, he is looking to buy cleverly in the transfer window.
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