Swindon midfielder Brian Howard is a confirmed Reds target but Bournemouth are favourites to land the 22 year-old.
Cherries boss Sean O'Driscoll has confirmed that Bournemouth have held talks with Howard and the former Southampton trainee apparently favours a move down south.
| Brian Howard (Swindon) Information |
| Date of birth | 23 January 1983 | Height | 5.9 |
| Place of birth | Winchester | Weight | 10.0 |
| Nationality | | Position | Midfield |
| Comments | | Squad No. | 17 |
| Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards) |
| Team | Debut | Apps (+ sub) | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
| Swindon | 09/08/2003 | 60 (23) | 10 | 12 | 1 |
| Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards) |
| Season | First App. | Apps (+ sub) | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
| 2004/2005 | 07/08/2004 | 34 (8) | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003/2004 | 09/08/2003 | 26 (15) | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Appearances 60 (+ 23 as sub); Goals 10; Yellow cards 12; Red cards 1 |
