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David Brooks: Bournemouth sign Wales midfielder from Sheffield United

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David Brooks
David Brooks made his Sheffield United league debut against Middlesbrough in August 2017

Bournemouth have signed midfielder David Brooks from Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee.

The 20-year-old Wales international, who has agreed a four-year contract, scored three goals in 30 league appearances for the Championship side.

The Bournemouth Echo reportedexternal-link the Cherries will pay a fee of £10m, potentially rising to £11.5m.

"We've seen enough to suggest he could be outstanding at this level," said Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe.

"He is technically very good, has huge potential and will fit our philosophy in terms of how we want to play."

Brooks represented England at under-20 level but switched allegiances to Wales - the country of his mother's birth - and won the first of his three senior caps in a friendly fixture against France last November.

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  • Comment posted by Prk1n, at 10:11 1 Jul 2018

    I'm disappointed as it's another player of promise to leave but I wish Brooksie well and hope he makes it in the prem. And why is the second comment on here from a Wednesday fan? Not your club, you shouldn't even care enough to comment. Jealousy, nothing better to do, only just discovered the internet?

  • Comment posted by More Like It, at 11:11 1 Jul 2018

    Good signing for Bournemouth, and better for Brooks that he did not go to one of the big clubs, as now he will get plenty of game time.

  • Comment posted by gaffer, at 09:55 1 Jul 2018

    Good deal for the Blades ....massive potential...but it's still only potential..if he makes it both parties happy if we have a big sell on clause ...

  • Comment posted by David, at 10:23 1 Jul 2018

    As a welshman good for wales hes playing in PL but Cardiff City you should have got him instead of Murphy!

  • Comment posted by Enfieldcherry, at 10:47 1 Jul 2018

    I suspect that means a departure for Harry Arter. End of an era. A £4k signing who played a huge part in the rise to the PL.

  • Comment posted by kiefer24, at 10:21 1 Jul 2018

    got PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT - U20;S TOULON (with england) - that tells you a bit of how capable he is

  • Comment posted by U17050854, at 13:55 1 Jul 2018

    Good signing for a reasonable price, another good bit of business by Eddie Howe.

    Just wait for Markthebellendlosertroll to spout his usual garbage that Eddie Howe is a chequebook manager but supports Man City who buy everything.

    Brain dead Sir Retardedness will be on to give us his customary negative bile as he cannot say anything positive.

  • Comment posted by Boggy Marsh, at 12:20 1 Jul 2018

    I'm not a fan of either club (Mansfield - you stick with what you're given) but what little I've seen of him on TV, wow, he looks a talent and a prospect.

    Blades are a way bigger club than Bournemouth but the coach and the Premier League are probably a big incentive for the lad.

    Good luck to him.

  • Comment posted by CS blob is holding up Brexit, at 17:48 1 Jul 2018

    Sorry to see him leave but £10m is a good bit of business, hope we have a sell on clause (like Walker and Maguire). Also hope that Wilder is allowed to invest that money - and more - in quality players for a promotion push. For Brooks, hope he gets a lot of game time, far better chance at B/mouth than at some of the so called bigger clubs where he would have got plenty of time warming the bench.

  • Comment posted by Pepe Pig49, at 16:09 1 Jul 2018

    18.'and to Bournemouth of all teams? Do you mean the team that was one game away from going out of the league? Do you mean the team that has fought its way to the Premier League...and stayed there for three seasons, without immediate relegation as often happens to clubs? Do you mean the team that finished 9th in 16-17 season and 12th in 17-18 in the Premier League? To which all teams do you refer?

  • Comment posted by Martin , at 16:01 1 Jul 2018

    As a Blade David had a wonderful season with us. He tore the Owls apart and had his own song " Brooks will tear you apart again". He is a wonderful talent and we will sorely be missed. When he gets the ball he always looks like he is going to do something amazing, and gets you out of your seat. Cant blame David for moving to the Premiership and wish him every success. Thanks for the memories.

  • Comment posted by kdp273, at 14:57 1 Jul 2018

    How can genuine fans be sorry and disappointed when they sell a good young player to a premier league team. All young players aspire to be in EPL and Sheffield Utd are a Championship side for the first time in 7 seasons. A decent punt on a player by Bournemouth, and fans should be pleased for the player.

  • Comment posted by Filturn, at 22:04 1 Jul 2018

    The lad that ripped the pigs apart, great to watch I wish him nothing but good luck, a talent indeed

  • Comment posted by U14856050, at 17:49 1 Jul 2018

    @30 who are you, as for going to B'mouth they are a great yardstick for teams to look at, that have designs on the PL. They are well managed, good little set up and that I can see no prima donnas.

  • Comment posted by U14856050, at 16:02 1 Jul 2018

    @ 24 genuine fans as you call them are bound to be disappointed about him leaving, many could see him as a cornerstone to a new future. But as I said Bournemouth made an offer too good to refuse, it turned his head all we can say is good luck to him. He is an exciting player and 1 for future he's done right going to B'mouth to develop for bigger things if they happen along.

  • Comment posted by Mikee, at 13:01 1 Jul 2018

    Brooks isn't a centre mid so won't effect Harry Arter, more of a number 10 or wide player. Great talent though, quick skilful great feet and 2 footed as well which is a rarity these days.
    As a Blade shame to see yet another academy product go but wish him all the best.

  • Comment posted by alistair10, at 11:53 1 Jul 2018

    Good luck to him be interested to see how he gets on in the PL.

  • Comment posted by dshaw, at 23:48 1 Jul 2018

    good luck brooksy. gutted to see him go. utb

  • Comment posted by Dave, at 22:00 1 Jul 2018

    Hope he gets blooded straight away, probably as a sub to come on second half and create stuff, show the fans and club what he can do. He'll be missed by The Blades but this move to the premier league was inevitable.

  • Comment posted by Rabies, at 18:49 1 Jul 2018

    David Brooks has had some good advice . Though I am a Cherries season ticket holder and biased , he will really enjoy his football here . He is a talented lad and will fit the Bmouth style well .

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