Bournemouth sign Joshua King

Former Blackburn Rovers forward Joshua King joins Premier League newcomers Bournemouth on a free transfer.

The 23-year-old rejected a new deal at Ewood Park, having spent much of the season in the substitutes' bench.

It has now been confirmed that the talented forward has signed a three-year deal at the Cherries, and becomes the club's third signing for the summer, following in the footsteps of goalkeeping duo Artur Boruc and Adam Federici.

King's standout performance came in the FA Cup fifth round, where he notched up an impressive hattrick against Stoke City