BILL Foley says Cherries do have “two or three candidates” on their radar should Dominic Solanke leave this summer, but is hopeful the star striker will remain at the club.

Solanke signed a new contract last year, tying him to the club until the summer of 2027.

But it is understood that contract contained a release clause, which could be triggered by certain clubs, for a fee of £65million. Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are among the clubs linked with interest in the 26-year-old.

Discussing Solanke’s future, Foley told BBC Sport: “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 (£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.”

Solanke came off the bench in the second half of Cherries' 1-1 draw with Wrexham at the weekend and will look to get more minutes in the upcoming friendly against Arsenal.

Cherries finished 12th last season, with a club-record Premier League points tally of 48.

Foley has previously outlined his long-term ambitions of the club qualifying for Europe.

Discussing hopes for this upcoming season, chairman Foley said: “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.”

Foley is currently in California, alongside the team during their pre-season tour.

Cherries drew 1-1 with League One Wrexham on Saturday in front of a crowd of over 13,000 and face Arsenal on Wednesday, before flying home.

Talk in previous years has surrounded the potential of playing Premier League matches outside of the UK, with America a potential destination.

But American billionaire Foley would disagree with that notion.

“I believe what we are doing (pre-season games) is what we should be doing,” said Foley.

“In terms of playing actual Premier League matches in America? We should play in the UK.

“That is where they belong. I am very respectful of our fans and the whole system.

“I wouldn’t want to be involved in changing any of that.

“I believe if you talk to our fans at Bournemouth, they think Foley actually respects our system and respects our heritage.

“And I do.

“Premier League games in America? No.”