Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has expressed his desire for the club to hold onto Lloyd Kelly.

The defender has been impressive for Iraola this season, playing at centre half and left-back.

He is in the final few months of his contract, which means he can leave on a free in the summer.

Clubs will be bidding for Kelly in the winter, with Arsenal, Liverpool and AC Milan all interested.

Spurs, who bid £20 million for him in the summer, may come back in with another offer as well.

Boss Iraola said: “I don't know what will happen.

“I don't want to lose him. For me, he is a very, very good player.

“I would say he is one of our best players and he has been playing really well for me, the games he has been available.

“He started with a small injury, but whenever he has been fit, he has been doing really well for us.

“I value him very highly. It's normal that he is associated with other big clubs, because I think he has a good level.

“Of course I don't want to lose him."