CHERRIES’ hopes of signing striker Simeon Jackson have today bitten the dust after the player joined Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Braunschweig.

The Daily Echo understands Dean Court officials were expecting the 26-year-old former Gillingham and Norwich hitman to arrive in Dorset for talks later this week.

And speculation Jackson could be on his way to Cherries intensified when he cut short his stay with Canada's CONCACAF Gold Cup squad to pursue an opportunity with an un-named European club.

It is believed Jackson had held preliminary negotiations with Cherries and may have indicated he would be keen to join Eddie Howe’s team following his release by Norwich at the end of last season.

However, news of his signing by the newly-promoted German top-flight outfit was today announced on the club's official website, scuppering the prospect of the sought-after frontman lining up in a Cherries shirt in the Championship.

Jackson, who made 13 appearances for Norwich in the Premier League last season, had been available on a free transfer following his release by the Canaries.

Meanwhile, Cherries are expected to complete the signing of Mohamed Coulibaly on a free transfer from Swiss giants Grasshoppers, as revealed by the Daily Echo yesterday.

Coulibaly, who joined Howe's squad during last week's training camp in south Germany and Switzerland, was among the crowd for last night's pre-season friendly at Christchurch.

The 24-year-old striker, who can also operate as a winger, is understood to have agreed personal terms with Cherries and will sign, subject to passing a medical.