Bournemouth have launched a bid for Colombian World Cup midfielder Jefferson Lerma.

The Sun says the Cherries are making a record £32million bid for Levante midfielder Lerma.

And Eddie Howe could follow that up with a £25m swoop for Uruguay's brilliant left back Diego Laxalt.

The Cherries are set to sign Lerma first after spending weeks haggling with Spanish side Levante for his signature.

And Bournemouth are prepared to pay Italian side Genoa the asking price for their versatile player.