Jermain Defoe will leave Sunderland for a move to Bournemouth this summer after the striker confirmed he has undergone a medical with Eddie Howe's side.

The 34-year-old revealed on Tuesday that he will bring to an end his two-and-a-half years at Sunderland after agreeing terms and undergoing a medical with Bournemouth.

Defoe was also wanted by West Ham - who had a £6million offer for the striker turned down by the Black Cats in the January transfer window - but it is believed his wage demands put an end to the Hammers' interest.

He will instead now move to Howe's side after scoring 15 Premier League goals for Sunderland last season, who were relagated from the top flight in April.

Speaking to BBC 5 live, Defoe said of a move to Bournemouth: "It's out there, a lot of people obviously knew, I did a medical and said when this is finished and I've had a break, come July everyone will know anyway.

"Two and a bit years at Sunderland, I enjoyed my time there, it's not nice when you get relegated, I don't think its fair on the Sunderland fans to come out so soon after they've been relegated and say 'yeah, I'm signing for someone else'.

"It's too soon to put it out there. At the right time, I would like to say 'this is the club I'll be playing for'."