‘I want him to stay’ – Eddie Howe backs Harry Arter

"He was absolutely motivated to play and give his best and that's always the first thing I look at, are the players committed?" said Howe, ahead of Bournemouth's trip to West Ham on Saturday.

"Harry was very committed against Wigan and I thought he was one of the bright sparks. I want him to stay."

Moyes is looking to improve his midfield in what will be his first transfer window in charge. The former Manchester United boss is understood to be a long-term admirer of Arter and could be able to provide the Ireland international with more starting opportunities. Arter signed a four-year deal with Bournemouth last summer that will keep him at the Vitality Stadium until 2021.