Expected window: January 2027
Lucas Da Cunha to AFC Bournemouth
Last update: 32 days ago
Evidence score
Several English clubs are tracking Como's central midfielder Lucas Da Cunha. Reports link Chelsea, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth to the move.
- Independent sources20/40
2 independent sources (max 4); 2 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record15/25
60% estimated accuracy (6 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent5/10
Last update 32 days ago
What we know
Several English clubs are tracking Como's central midfielder Lucas Da Cunha. Reports link Chelsea, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth to the move.
The interest surfaced on 30 Sep, when flashgoalsport and TEAMtalk reported that Liverpool and Nottingham Forest were monitoring the player. On 1 Oct, Sports Mole claimed Chelsea and Liverpool are of particular interest, citing TEAMtalk.
This was followed on 2 Oct by soccernews.com stating that Chelsea remains interested while Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth also registered their interest.
Key findings
- First report: 30 Sept 2026, TEAMtalk.
- 2 independent sources behind it (flashgoalsport, TEAMtalk); 2 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: TEAMtalk.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 32 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAMtalk 30/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are also understood to be monitoring the situation closely. Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| flashgoalsport 30/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are monitoring Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| soccernews.com 02/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Chelsea remain interested and clubs like Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth have also registered their interest in Lucas Da Cunha. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Sports Mole 01/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Lucas Da Cunha is of particular interest to Chelsea and Liverpool, alongside Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
Timeline
- 02 Oct 2026 · soccernews.comChelsea remain interested and clubs like Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth have also registered their interest in Lucas Da Cunha.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 01 Oct 2026 · Sports MoleLucas Da Cunha is of particular interest to Chelsea and Liverpool, alongside Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · flashgoalsportLiverpool, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are monitoring Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkLiverpool, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are also understood to be monitoring the situation closely.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Bournemouth need him?
Central Midfield: the central midfielders Bournemouth already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (5)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Scott | Central Midfield | 23 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Tyler Adams | Defensive Midfield | 27 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Alex Tóth | Central Midfield | 21 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Lewis Cook | Central Midfield | 29 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Ryan Christie | Central Midfield | 31 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Hamed Traoré (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Olympique Marseille
- Alex Tóth (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Ferencvárosi TC · €12.00m
- Joe Rothwell (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Leeds United
- Philip Billing (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at SSC Napoli
- Hamed Traoré (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at AJ Auxerre
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 30 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 02 Oct 2026 (31 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2031
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
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Player profile
- Full name
- Lucas Da Cunha
- Age
- 25
- Agent
- CAA Base Ltd