Hellas Verona goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo is interesting Bournemouth.
TMW says the Cherries are ready to bid for Montipo this month.
However, Verona management are reluctant to lose their keep in January, though are open to discussing a sale in June.
Montipo recently said: "My point of reference today is Alisson: the security he has and the style he demonstrates is unique. I never dreamed of being a striker. From an early age I wanted to be a goalkeeper. At first I was a defender, then luckily they put me in the posts."