Jack Wilshere to Bournemouth: Midfielder arrives to complete loan move after being persuaded by pal Benik Afobe

JACK WILSHERE is on his way to Bournemouth.

The Arsenal midfielder was driving down to Dorset late this afternoon to complete a one-season loan deal after being persuaded to join by his old pal Benik Afobe.

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Eddie Howe made a big impression on the England star when they met yesterday.

Wilshere had a string of offers from Premier League sides and from Roma and AC Milan.

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Jack Wilshere 'leaning towards' joining Bournemouth on loan ahead of Crystal Palace

But he has decided to join Bournemouth and link up with his old Arsenal academy team-mate.

The England ace had told pals this morning he was “70 per cent sure” he would be joining the Cherries – rather than Crystal Palace.

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He is expected in Bournemouth early this evening to complete the deal.

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