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Cote d’Ivoire’s Gradel close to Bournemouth switch

Barclays Premier League newcomers Bournemouth are closing in on the signing of St Etienne forward Max Gradel.

The Cote d’Ivoire striker had a loan spell with the Cherries in the 2007-08 season and is undergoing a medical with the south coast club.

The 27-year-old started his career at Leicester and, after a loan spell at Leeds, moved to Elland Road permanently in 2010.

He joined St Etienne 18 months later and was their leading scorer in Ligue 1 last season with 17 goals.

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He could be in the team starting line-up in the league opener against Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.

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