Bournemouth captain Simon Francis believes Eddie Howe can transform the Cherries into unlikely European contenders next season.
The south coast side need a win at Leicester on Sunday to secure a place in the top ten, but will finish in the highest position in the club's history regardless of the result.
Defender Francis, a mainstay of Bournemouth's amazing rise from League One into the top-flight, said: 'I think we can compete with a lot of teams in mid-table, and above, to sign players now.
'Especially with the exciting football we play.