Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil admits they're watching Gavin Kilkenny's loan with Stoke City.

Kilkenny, 22, has made just three league appearances since joining the Potters ahead of this campaign on a season-long loan.

Rocked by an medial collateral ligament tear that kept him out for three months, the Republic of Ireland youth international has watched on from the bench for Stoke's last seven games.

O'Neil told the Daily Echo: “I think the situation where Gav will be monitored by the recruitment team and the loan manager will be looking at that constantly for us.

“When you send players like Gav on loan, you're hopeful that they gain experience and get playing time.

“He hasn't had as much as he would have liked.

“So, yes, we'll just monitor the situation and decide what's best for Gavin and best for Bournemouth."