Bournemouth have completed the signing of Shane Long from Southampton.

The Irishman, 34, will spend the remainder of this season on loan at the Championship club.

"I am delighted to bring an attacker of Shane's experience and quality to the club," Cherries boss Jason Tindall told the club's website.

"As well as his undoubted technical ability, Shane's character, maturity and leadership skills are something we have been searching for to add to what is a relatively young squad.

"He has played at the highest level for the majority of his career – including the past nine seasons – and we are hoping to bring the best out of him over the coming months as we aim to gain promotion back to the Premier League."