New Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall admits he was surprised by the departure of predecessor Eddie Howe and has assurances the club will not conduct a "fire sale" following Premier League relegation.

Long-serving manager Howe left by mutual consent on Saturday, August 1 after failing to prolong the south coast club's top-flight stay to a sixth season.

Tindall worked as assistant to Howe for more than 11 years in two spells with the Cherries, either side of a 21-month stint at Burnley.

Asked specifically if England striker Wilson and Norway forward King will still be Cherries players when the new campaign starts next month, Tindall replied: "As it stands now, they're still here, they are contracted to the club.

"(If) an offer comes in for any one of the players contracted to this club then it will be a decision the club will have to make in terms of whether the offer is acceptable or meets their valuation.

"Until that time, they (Wilson and King) are Bournemouth players and with the characters and the players that they are – how professional they are – they will remain that way."