CHERRIES midfielder Harry Arter revealed he had spoken with boss Eddie Howe about his future at the club.

The 28-year-old is currently on international duty with the Republic of Ireland as they prepare for friendlies against France and the USA.

Arter started one top-flight game in 2018. That came when he featured for 71 minutes at Brighton on New Year’s Day before being replaced by Dan Gosling.

His only other first-team appearance this year came in the 3-0 FA Cup third round replay defeat at League One Wigan back in January.

The former Charlton youngster has three years remaining on his contract at Vitality Stadium and insisted he would have no problem fighting for his place.

Arter said: "I felt the end of the season was probably the best time for me and (Howe) to have an honest chat.

"The conversations were based on what I want to do in the future and what he wants from me in the future, which I took with complete honesty.

“I felt he was completely honest with me. I was honest with him and we'll see what happens. We'll see what the summer brings.

"The relationship has been very good and it still is at this point. He's someone I respect greatly - he gave me my opportunity back in football and now in the Premier League. The respect will always be there from myself to him and it's the same from him to me.

"He thanked me for my efforts this year, he thanked me for having a good attitude and being a good person around the changing room and we'll see what happens in the summer."

Arter joined Cherries from non-league Woking in June 2010 and has played a key role in the club's rise to the top flight.

He has made 254 appearances for the Dorset club in all competitions.

He added: "Every player when they come out of the team, they always feel a tad aggrieved and always feel like they shouldn't be the one who comes out.

"Initially that was the case for me but as the season went on I respected the manager's decision. I knew he didn't just wake up one morning and think, 'I don't like Harry any more'. I knew there was a football reason behind it in his head.

"The respect I have for Bournemouth and the manager, there's no reason why I can't go back there and fight for my place."