Bournemouth have agreed a stunning deal for Wayne Rooney’s debut before the transfer window opens

Bournemouth will have at least one new player in their squad by the end of January.

cherry They have reached an agreement with a contract of 1 million pounds DC United Highly-rated defender Matai Akinbony will undergo a medical with the 18-year-old due to fly to Britain in the next 24 hours.

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one of MLSLeading young talent, Akimboni has attracted the attention of many European clubs after impressing in the United States.

And with the January transfer window opening tomorrow, the impending deal is likely to make the USA Under-19 star a first, with Bournemouth moving quickly to secure his services.

Seen as a player with a big future, it will be hoped that Akinboney can provide cover in the second half of the season as the Cherries look to get off to a strong start.

Ever since he made his debut at DC United Wayne Rooney This young man, who was only 15 years old in 2022, has gained a lot of experience.

Last season, he made 13 appearances in all competitions despite only turning 18 as the competition ended in October.

It was Akinboney’s presence that led to several clubs eyeing him as a potential signing for 2025.

And it’s fair to say he comes highly recommended, with Rooney speaking glowingly of the star after he became the third youngest player in MLS history.

The Manchester United legend said on his debut for DC: “I think I’m a man of my word.

When I entered the field, I told the players: If you do well in training, you will have a chance to play.

“He (Akinboney) has been excellent in training and deserved to be on the pitch.”

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With Akinbonny helping to keep a clean sheet on his debut and playing in the first half of the 0-0 draw with Real Salt Lake, Rooney has given him hope for a bright future.

He added: “I just felt he was ready to come and play. Is he going to play every game? Of course not. He’s still a very young guy.

But for him and us to see him play in tough conditions in an away game, like he did when he was 15, he has a very bright future.

I got everything I wanted out of the 45 minutes he played tonight that I wanted to see.

I will continue to try to develop him as a player and I hope to see more of him this season and in the years to come.

And now it seems that the former England champion’s prediction is coming true, with Akinboni ready to taste Premier League football.

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But things could have turned out differently and according to reports, the American has been training for two weeks Bayern Munich in 2021, before he decided to reject their offer for a contract.

And a move to the Bundesliga would make Akinboni the second member of his family to play for the German giants.

His uncle is former Ghana international Samuel Kuffor, who spent 12 years at Bayern between 1993 and 2005 and played in the 1999 Champions League final defeat to Manchester United.

But with Bournemouth currently seventh in the Premier League table, Akinbonny hopes to be the last member of his family to experience European football as he looks to help Andoni Iravela’s side strengthen their position in the coming months.