JO Tessem has agreed a deal with Cherries until the end of the season.

The former Southampton utility man will join Kevin Bond at Dean Court subject to international clearance.

Tessem held talks with Bond at Dean Court this afternoon after watching Cherries reserves' clash against Forest Green Rovers.

And should international clearance be granted, the Norwegian could go straight into contention for a starting berth against Cheltenham Town on Saturday.

News of Bond's intitial interest in Tessem was revealed exclusively by the Daily Echo before Christmas.

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