Bournemouth Open Talks With Jermain Defoe

According to Sky sources Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has opened talks with Bournemouth over a move to the south coast club. The England striker has a clause in his contract which means he can move for free following Sunderland's relegation to the Sky Bet Championship, and the Cherries held initial talks with Defoe's representatives on Monday with a deal expected to be completed within the next few days following formal talks with the player himself.
Defoe has scored 34 Premier League goals for Sunderland since arriving from MLS side Toronto in January 2015 in a deal worth £6m. Bournemouth and West Ham have interests in signing Defoe since the Black Cats' relegation was confirmed.

Defoe was not included in Sunderland's squad for their final game of the Premier League campaign against Chelsea on Sunday, which proved to be David Moyes' last match in charge of the club following his resignation on Monday.