Saints reportedly push to confirm loan of Bournemouth winger

The Warrington-born Wales international has been limited to just two Premier League starts this season and could be looking for more gametime. 

Brooks, 26, has registered 19 goals and 13 assists for Bournemouth in the Premier League and Championship since joining in 2018.

Brooks helped Cherries qualify for the playoffs during the 2020-21 Championship season but missed much of their promotion next campaign through illness.

The versatile forward was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin lymphoma and required chemotherapy before becoming cancer-free in March 2022.

Brooks made his return a year later, going on to score emotional goals for both Wales and Bournemouth in September 2023. 

The Daily Echo understands Brooks is on Southampton's list of potential attacking additions during the January transfer window. 

David Brooks scores his third international goal in September 2023 (Image: PA)

PA Media now report that Saints are pushing to complete the signing Brooks on a loan deal until the end of the season. 

Brooks came through Manchester City's academy, where Saints director of football Jason Wilcox coached the under-18s in the youngster's final years. 

However, Leeds United have also been credited with an interest in Brooks this month and could present opposition to securing his signature. 

Asked about the short-term future of Brooks before the window opened, Cherries boss Andoni Iraola told the Daily Echo: "It is not about one individual situation.

"It’s a matter sometimes of what they think. David the other day came on and played very good minutes. Some players are not getting the minutes they want.

“They have to discuss with the club and take the best option for everyone. Sometimes they leave because all think it is the best thing, sometimes they stay.

“But right now, before the market opens, I cannot and I will not speak about individual situations.”