Brooks cites Cook as factor in move

Bournemouth new boy David Brooks has cited Lewis Cook’s development under Eddie Howe as a factor behind his big-money move to the south coast.

Wales international Brooks joined the Premier League Cherries for a reported £10m after impressing in the Championship with Sheffield United.

Fellow midfielder Cook has become a top-flight regular and made his England debut since leaving Leeds for the Vitality Stadium in 2016.

And 20-year-old Brooks, who is five months younger than Cook, hopes Bournemouth boss Howe can help his career flourish in a similar manner.

“As soon as you hear the interest of the Premier League, it obviously turns your head and I’m just delighted to get the move,” he said at a press conference for his official unveiling.

“It’s every young boy’s dream to get a chance to play in the Premier League so I just can’t wait to get started.

“Eddie Howe was a big one (reason for the move). I think the chance he gave say, Lewis Cook, and I just think everything about it, I thought that it was probably the right fit for me.”

Defender Jack Hunt is close to leaving Sheffield Wednesday for Bristol City in a deal believed to be around £1.6m.

The right-back, 27, was due at Ashton Gate last night for a medical.