Eddie Howe has not given a conclusive verdict on the future of Harry Arter.
The midfielder is on loan at Cardiff for the remainder of the season.
And he recently spoke about how he would like to remain at his temporary home beyond this season.
But Howe has not decided whether he is ready to let Arter leave permanently.
"It's a very difficult one [on a permanent move for Arter] to comment on from my perspective," Howe said in his press conference ahead of a game against Manchester City.
"Harry is with Cardiff for the season, he no doubt feels a Cardiff player and he's had to ingrain himself for what they doing for this season.
"Both physically and mentally, we value him greatly from our side, so let's see what happens at the end of the season. "