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Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe is poised to join Bournemouth, sources close to both clubs have told ESPN FC.
Defoe has activated a clause in his contract allowing him to leave Sunderland on a free transfer in the wake of the club's relegation from the Premier League.
A number of clubs have expressed an interest in signing Defoe this summer, but Bournemouth have moved swiftly to try and tie up a deal for the England international.