Former Bournemouth defender Ian Harte has backed their move for Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe.

Cherries boss Eddie Howe is expected to complete a move for Defoe in the coming days.

"Just look at what he's done this season and the amount of goals he's scored," Harte told 888sport.

"With the style of football Bournemouth play, with creative midfielders always looking to pierce the lines and slide the ball in, he could be amazing for them.

"They also have Callum Wilson and Joshua King – if he stays now – but Defoe has been there and done it throughout his career. He started out as a young lad at Bournemouth and it would be great to see him back in the shirt."

Read the full 888sport interview with Ian Harte, including his thoughts on why John Terry would be a great signing for Bournemouth.