Birmingham City boss Harry Redknapp is backing Bournemouth's move for Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe.
Redknapp, who loaned ex-West Ham star Defoe to Cherries in 2000, also signed him at Portsmouth and Tottenham.
Redknapp told the Daily Echo: “Jermain would definitely bring goals to the team.
“He is a fantastic pro and a great lad. He looks after himself, he is an excellent trainer and he would be a great example to everybody around the club.
“He scored goals for Sunderland and, in a team like Bournemouth which creates so many chances, he would score plenty.
“They are certainly not short of frontmen and his addition would give them some strike-force.
“Callum Wilson would have played for England if he hadn't got injured and Josh King has been amazing. You can never have too many good players."
Source: tribalfootball.com