Phoenix keeper Alex Paulsen linked with move to Premier League

The Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Alex Paulsen has been linked with a move to the Premier League.

Paulsen, who has impressed in his two seasons as the Phoenix stopper, is on the radar of a number of clubs.

Sky Sports UK is reporting that Bournemouth are leading the race to sign him. Chelsea and Liverpool have also made enquiries for the 21-year-old.

The initial fee mentioned by Sky Sports was $1.8 million, which could rise to $4.2m.

Paulsen was named captain of the A-League Team of the Season.

Bournemouth’s owner is American Bill Foley, who also owns the A-League expansion team Auckland FC.

Bournemouth finished 12th in the Premier League this season, and their current keepers include Norberto Murara Neto, Mark Travers and Will Dennis.