As a result, the Cherries have signed 19-year old Anthony Edgar from West Ham United. Edgar is quoted on the Clubs Official Web Site as saying: "It's a big challenge and one I'm looking forward to. There are a number of players down the years who have come here from West Ham and done extremely well, so that is good motivation for me. As soon as I was told about Bournemouth's interest, I wanted to come here and take the chance. The lads here are great and that has given me a lot of confidence to do well. The team is doing well at the top of the table and hopefully we can stay there and continue to get more points. I can't wait for the game at Port Vale, and hopefully I will get my chance and get some experience".
Hardly surprising, Edgar goes straight in to the squad to face Port Vale on Saturday and has been handed squad number 16.