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O'Connor joins Cherries

Bournemouth have signed Aston Villa's James O'Connor on a permanent basis.

Bournemouth have signed Aston Villa youngster James O'Connor on a permanent basis.

O'Connor initially joined Bournemouth on a month's loan in February.

The 20-year-old has impressed during his stay at Dean Court and the club have moved to sign him permanently.

The young Irishman failed to make the breakthrough at Villa Park and the club have allowed to him move on.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth have extended the loan of Matthew Mills from Southampton for another month.