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Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
     

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe insists Wes Thomas is not for sale after turning down a bid for the striker from Swindon.
     

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23618530
     

I wonder whether we are just showing interest and bidding for players that we know we can't get?

There's every reason for the board to believe this player might be available. Look him up online and see his playing record over the last few seasons. Then look at the size of the squad Bournemouth have and the number of forwards on their books. Then consider he was a non-league forward that they signed when in the lower reaches of the league pyramid and that they're now "building a premiership push in the championship".

All players are for sale. When a manager says they're not he's just saying "not at that price".

Matt Ritchie wasn't for sale

Is Matt injured, or is he out of favour?  Not in the squad for either game so far...

They are very light upfront at the moment but your other points stand.

Would be a very good signing, I was expecting a kid on loan...it may well still be a kid on loan but going after the likes of Clarke and Thomas is a good sign.

RWB Robin - Ritchie is injured.

surely you would know who we will be signing with your 'inside knowledge'

:Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:

Brilliant!

Agreed. A player isn't for sale until the right price comes in.

I think from twitter Jed says we've put in a second bid for Thomas.

Some of their fans are suggesting that his injury maybe a cover up and that he hasn't looked interested albeit playing out of position. They reckon they are wanting to bring in at least one more striker but would be happier if Thomas was only loaned out as they still think he has enough to offer them.

Is Nevada really one of his middle names?

Haha. Fans in making shit up shock!