Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere completes switch to Bournemouth on year-long loan deal

JACK WILSHERE has completed his switch to Bournemouth on a year-long loan.

The Gunners midfielder held talks with the club indicating he wanted to move to play more first-team football.

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And after a host of clubs had come in for Wilshere, the England international chose to move to the Cherries.

Manager Eddie Howe made a big impression on Wilshere when they met yesterday.

And 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.

Cherries chief executive Neill Blake said: "Jack is a fantastic addition to the club.

"He is a player that needs no introduction and one that, quite rightly, our supporters will be excited to see in a Bournemouth shirt.

"He will bring a wealth of international and Premier League experience, so we are delighted to be able to welcome a player of his calibre to the club."

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He arrived in Bournemouth early this evening to complete the deal, having driven down from London.

Crystal Palace were in talks with Wilshere last night but failed to negotiate a deal.

AC Milan, Roma and Juventus all inquired about him but Wilshere preferred to stay in England for his girlfriend and two kids.

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