Cherries: Blackpool ready to bid for Pitman

PREMIER League new boys Blackpool are understood to be preparing a bid for Cherries star Brett Pitman. Sources close to the Echo suggest the Seasiders are on the verge of tabling a substantial offer for the sought-after frontman. News of Blackpool's interest in Pitman was revealed exclusively by the Daily Echo in January, although the trail went cold. However, boss Ian Holloway, who guided the Tangerines to a dramatic Championship play-off final win in May, is understood to have renewed his interest in the Jerseyman. Pitman's clinical 16-minute hat-trick against Peterborough on Saturday certainly enhanced his blossoming reputation as one of the country's most promising young strikers. When contacted by the Echo earlier this afternoon, Cherries chairman Eddie Mitchell confirmed no bids had been received for any of the club's players. However, Mitchell did confirm that "enquiries" had been made, although declined to reveal the identities of any possible targets. Meanwhile, Mitchell also said Cherries had not signed trialist Lyle Taylor, contrary to reports elsewhere. The 20-year-old former Concord Rangers frontman has been training with Eddie Howe's squad since the start of pre-season.

Source: Bournemouth_Echo