Transfer Deadline Day 2016: Arsenal star Jack Wilshere signs on loan for Bournemouth

Updated 31/08/2016 at 20:46 GMT

Jack Wilshere attracted interest from 22 clubs after being made available for loan but has chosen to sign for Bournemouth over Roma.

Jack Wilshere in Arsenal training kit

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Wilshere was given permission to head out on loan after Arsene Wenger decided it would be best for the injury-hit star to play as much football as possible.

Roma pushed hard for his signing but Wilshere chose to stay in the Premier League, and close to London.

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Wilshere failed to make Sam Allardyce's first England squad and is hoping to resurrect his club and country career with a spell on the South Coast.

"Jack is a fantastic addition to the club," said chief executive Neill Blake. "He is a player that needs no introduction and one that, quite rightly, our supporters will be excited to see in a Bournemouth shirt.