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Callum Wilson has agreed a new four-year contract at Bournemouth in a boost to the club’s hopes before their first top-flight campaign.

The England Under-21 striker was instrumental in Bournemouth’s promotion as the Championship winners last time out, scoring 20 goals in the competition to attract interest from a host of Premier League clubs.

Wilson was scouted by half of the teams in the top flight last season but Bournemouth have moved to ward off the predators by securing him to fresh terms.

The 23-year-old joined in the summer of last year from Coventry City for £3m on a deal until 2018 but his rise to prominence has been quick.

The south coast club also have an interest in the Crystal Palace forward Glenn Murray, who could be available for around £2m. Eddie Howe, the Bournemouth manager, is on the hunt for signings, although he does not want to upset the balance of his Championship-winning squad.