Joshua King to Manchester United? Bournemouth boss Howe fears losing key striker

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Joshua King is reportedly on Manchester United’s radar, but Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe wants to keep the striker.

Eddie Howe is desperate to keep Joshua King at Bournemouth amid reports the striker could be set to return to Manchester United.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is short on attacking options and King, who came through the youth system at Old Trafford, is reported to be high on United’s hit list.

With the Cherries embroiled in a fight for Premier League survival, manager Howe does not want to lose the Norway international – currently sidelined by a hamstring injury – so close to the end of the transfer window.

“We have missed him since he has been out injured, so speaking as manager I would be very reluctant to let him leave,” he said ahead of the Cherries’ crunch home clash with Aston Villa on Saturday.

“With a day to go in the window it’s very difficult to find a replacement.