bournemouth There is now a clearer idea of what Lecce needs to do to sign defender Tiago Gabriel this summer.
The Cherries were linked with the 21-year-old last month. We covered Sky Italia claims Since January he has repeatedly scouted the Portuguese centre-back. Now it looks like they are preparing to increase their interest.
But according to Portuguese insider outlet glorious 1904Lecce will only consider selling Tiago Gabriel if a bid comes in the region of €20m (£17.3m).
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The report focuses on Benfica, who are interested in strengthening their defense following the departure of Nicolas Otamendi, with Tomas Araujo still a World Cup away.
It also added that AC Milan are expected to complete the contract with Mario Gila, reducing competition for Tiago Gabriel, although Juventus and Bournemouth continue to be credited with interest.
For Bournemouth, this latest update provides an important reference point. As we covered last month, sporting director Tiago Pinto is increasing the club's interest. Furthermore, his knowledge of the Italian market was essential. Therefore, he managed to identify the defender as a solid target.
Tiago Gabriel joined Lecce from Estrela da Amadora in January 2025 for around €1.25m (£1.08m) and has enjoyed an impressive first full season in Serie A. He made 39 appearances in all competitions, including 37 league matches, scoring twice, as Lecce managed to survive.
Lacey has built a reputation for making significant profits on emerging talent, especially when Premier League clubs come calling. If Bournemouth decide to formalize their interest, they now know what the price would be necessary to test the Italian club's resolve.
