Bournemouth are close to bringing Blackburn winger Connor Mahoney to the south-coast.

The 20-year old is out-of-contract with the Lancashire club after joining the Rovers from Accrington Stanley in 2013.

Mahoney made 18 appearances for Tony Mowbray's side last season and has attracted interest from Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough.

However, according to Sky Sports, the Cherries are in advanced talks with Mahoney's representatives.

As Mahoney is under 24-years of age, Bournemouth will be forced to pay a compensation fee to Blackburn.