Bournemouth to offer Steve Cook new deal in bid to fend off interest?

Bournemouth have reportedly opened talks with Steve Cook over a new contract in an attempt to fend off interest from other clubs.

The 23-year-old defender only signed a new deal last summer that keeps him at the Goldsands Stadium until 2016, but Bournemouth are said to be keen on improving his terms.

According to Sky Sports News, Bournemouth are expecting bids from both the Premier League and Championship this summer for the man who joined them from Brighton two-and-a-half years ago.

Cook made 38 league starts for the Cherries in the Championship last season, scoring three goals.