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Bournemouth set to sign USA wonderkid for bargain price from DC United

New York City FC forward Monsef Bakrar #9 is colliding with D.C. United FC defender Matai Akinmboni #45
New York City FC forward Monsef Bakrar #9 is colliding with D.C. United FC defender Matai Akinmboni #45Gordon Donovan / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP

Bournemouth are closing in on the signing of a teenage American defender.

The Premier League club are sealing a deal for DC United player Matai Akinmboni.

Per The Telegraph, the 18-year-old has flown into the UK to complete his medical.

Akinmboni will sign on the dotted line for a fee of £1 million upfront plus add-ons.

The nephew of legendary former Ghanaian player Samuel Kuffour, Akinmboni will be hoping to follow in his family member’s footsteps.

He has already played 17 times for DC United in MLS, while he has played three United States Under-19 games as well.