Eddie Howe does not regret signing Jermain Defoe.

The former England international is heading to Rangers on an 18-month loan deal, per Sky Sports News.

And despite the fact he had a limited impact in his stay at the Cherries, Howe does not feel the transfer was a mistake.

"The deal (signing Defoe) has been a good one from our perspective, I would do it again in a heartbeat," he said in his press conference.

"He scored some massive goals for us last year, I don't think anyone should forget that.

"Then you add the other value that he brings in the changing room and on the training pitch. He's definitely been a role model for a lot of our younger players. As I say it's something I would do again and again if given the same circumstances."