Southend United goalkeeper Daniel Bentley has emerged on the radar of Bournemouth.

According to the Daily Mirror, the Cherries are eyeing the 22-year-old who is set to become a free agent this summer.

Eddie Howe is eager to bring in some further competition for Artur Boruc and has reportedly been impressed by Bentley who has turned down the offer of a new deal from the League One Shrimpers.

Bournemouth scouts watched Bentley, who is also a target for Everton and Norwich City, produce a Man of the Match performance in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Walsall.