Wes Thomas: Birmingham sign Bournemouth striker on loan

Championship side Birmingham City have signed Bournemouth striker Wes Thomas on loan for the rest of the season.

It is the 26-year-old's third loan spell of the campaign, having earlier spent time with League One Portsmouth and second-tier club Blackpool.

Cherries manager Eddie Howe wanted to keep the player, but revealed Thomas wished to leave the club.

A host of Championship sides were reported to be interested in the forward, who has decided to join Blues.