Andrew Surman seals permanent Bournemouth switch

Bournemouth have announced the signing of Norwich City midfielder Andrew Surman on a three-year deal.

The 28-year-old enjoyed a season-long loan at the Goldsands Stadium last term, helping the Cherries to their highest ever finish in the Championship - 10th.

Now, the club have confirmed that they have agreed a permanent deal with the Canaries in a move that will keep Surman in Dorset until 2017.

It is Surman's third spell with Bournemouth in total, having spent the 2005-06 campaign with the club on loan from Southampton.