Despite a major squad overhaul, Bournemouth's performance remains outstanding this season, having sold five players for £250 million and still securing consecutive wins against Tottenham and Liverpool.

Lower-tier Premier League clubs fear losing their key players, with Southampton once known as a talent factory for top teams but now relegated to the Championship. Bournemouth stands out as an exception, having lost six main players this season, sold five core stars for a total of £250 million in transfer fees, yet still defeating two of the Big 6 teams in the last three Premier League matches.

In the 23rd Premier League round, Bournemouth clinched a 3-2 home victory over Liverpool, ending the opponent’s four-match unbeaten streak. Adding to that, in the 31st round, Bournemouth again won 3-2 at home against Tottenham. The Cherries have consecutively defeated Tottenham and Liverpool this season, maintaining impressive form and proving themselves as strong contenders. Remarkably, despite losing six players—one returning from loan and five sold for a combined £250 million—the team remains formidable after this major squad shake-up.

• Last summer transfer window: Bournemouth sold Zabalni to Paris Saint-Germain for €63 million, Heysen to Real Madrid for €62.5 million, Kelleher to Liverpool for €46.9 million, Watara to Brentford for €42.8 million, and Kepa returned to Chelsea after his loan ended before joining Arsenal.
• This winter transfer window: Semenyo was sold to Manchester City for £64 million.

In summary: Bournemouth’s head coach, Ilaura, is truly impressive, adapting coaching to players’ strengths. Although the core players often get transferred, he continuously develops new key talents within the squad.