HITC understands that Bournemouth have pulled of a major coup after sealing a deal to sign Daniel Jebbison from Sheffield United.
Bournemouth have been keeping close tabs on Jebbison’s situation as contract expired at Bramall Lane.
Blades boss Chris Wilder was a huge fan of Canadian-born Jebbison who came through the academy at United after joining at just 14.
However, Wilder and Sheff United have been left disappointed with the news that Jebbison has decided to leave South Yorkshire.
Daniel Jebbison agrees more to Premier League Bournemouth
HITC can now confirm that Jebbison has agreed terms with Bournemouth on a long-term deal and he is already undergoing a medical on the South Coast.
The 20-year-old England Under-20 international is seen a player with huge potential by Bournemouth and they are delighted to have landed him after working hard to beat off a number of rivals.
Bournemouth have agreed to pay United £1.5million as, although he was out-of-contract, the Championship side were due compensation as he is under 23. Their plan is to assess him in the coming weeks, but he could be loaned out next season.
HITC revealed earlier in the summer that Leeds had made a strong offer for him, whilst Everton, Brighton and Ipswich all had a strong interest, along with foreign giants Borussia Dortmund and Monaco.
Blow for Blades boss Wilder
The news will be a bitter blow to United boss Wilder, who earlier in the summer believed they had a strong case to keep him.
“We’ve offered a really strong contract to him,” Wilder said of Jebbison to the Sheffield Star.
“The vibe right the way through has been positive between myself, his family and Dan.
“We feel this is the best place for him to play his football but until we get that signature on the contract we have to keep ploughing on and keep moving forward.”
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