Bournemouth Bill Foley believes star striker Dominic Solanke will remain on the South Coast this summer.
Solanke, 26, has been linked with a number of clubs after scoring 19 goals in 38 Premier League appearances last season.
Tottenham and Arsenal are among the sides linked with the former Liverpool and Chelsea forward, who reportedly has a £65million release clause in his Cherries contract.
But speaking to the BBC, Cherries owner Foley said: “I believe Dom is going to be with us this coming year. He has a release clause, which is very expensive.
“We shouldn’t reveal anything about the contract but that area [reported £65m] sounds roughly correct.
“I guess if someone comes for him, we are going to have to replace him.
“We have two or three candidates that we have lined up. But I believe Dom will be here next year and I believe he is going to score 21 or 22 goals.”
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Europe is our goal
Bournemouth enjoyed an impressive season under Andoni Iraola last season, comfortably avoiding relegation and finishing 12th.
Some good late season form even prompted talk of qualifying for Europe and the Cherries chief says continental football is their long-term goal.
The 79-year-old businessman added: “We have big aspirations, but we are patient. Our goal this year is modest. Can we move to the top eight or nine, maybe even sneak into Europe?
“Our real goal is to play in Europe, to give our players a chance to experience Europe and do it with little Bournemouth.”
