Bournemouth have dropped Álex Jiménez from the squad while investigating alleged social-media messages, as Liverpool coverage points to another summer transition under Arne Slot.
Bournemouth have removed Álex Jiménez from their squad while the club investigates alleged social-media messages involving a minor, according to multiple reports on May 8.
The Guardian and El País both reported that the 21-year-old defender was omitted from the Bournemouth squad for the Fulham match while the matter is reviewed. The reports say the club has treated the issue as serious and is not commenting further for now.
Jiménez joined Bournemouth permanently in February 2026 after previously arriving on loan from AC Milan.
The same live football roundup also carried Liverpool context, with Arne Slot again pointing toward another summer transition at Anfield. Recent reporting says Slot expects more squad change and has indicated Liverpool may need to sell before they buy.
The Bournemouth investigation is the more immediate development. It leaves Jiménez unavailable while the club decides how to proceed, and the reporting available so far does not include a fuller public statement from Bournemouth or a response from Jiménez’s representatives.
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