Collison joins Bournemouth on month-long loan as West Ham star hopes to rediscover form



West Ham midfielder Jack Collison has joined Bournemouth on loan for a month.

Collison has fallen out of favour with manager Sam Allardyce this season and has made only one substitute appearance in the league, against Stoke.

The Wales international will be available for tonight’s clash with Leeds provided the deal is signed by 4.45pm this afternoon.

Outbound: Jack Collison is joining Bournemouth on loan from West Ham

The 24-year-old has struggled with a knee injury throughout his career and Allardyce has revealed in the past that he will never be 100 per cent again. It is a similar problem faced by former Manchester United and Aston Villa defender Paul McGrath and Tottenham’s Ledley King, whose careers were blighted by knee problems.

He struggled last season following a grueling campaign that ended in promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.

Bournemouth are desperate for cover in midfield with Harry Arter injured and Richard Hughes missing through suspension.