JALAL DEAL FINALISED (From Bournemouth Echo)

JALAL DEAL FINALISED

3:13pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

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CHERRIES are today poised to complete the signing of goalkeeper Shwan Jalal on a permanent transfer from Peterborough United.

The 25-year-old has impressed since arriving at Dean Court on a month's loan towards the end of Cherries' pre-season campaign.

And chief executive Alastair Saverimutto today successfully concluded negotiations with Posh director of football Barry Fry to convert the deal to a full transfer.

Jalal has agreed terms on a two-year contract, with a further 12-month option based on appearances.

Peterborough stand to receive payments based on appearances and other incentives, although the finer details of the package are not known. The transfer is subject to Football League approval.

Meanwhile, Cherries striker Jo Kuffour is expected to finally complete his move to Bristol Rovers later today.

Kuffour is understood to be undergoing a medical and discussing personal terms with the West Country outfit this afternoon.

The two clubs have already agreed a fee for Kuffour, with the figure understood to have triggered a get-out clause in the 26-year-old's contract with Cherries.

Cherries are hoping to draft in an immediate replacement for Kuffour, with Swindon's Barry Corr and Brentford's Alan Connell both in the frame.

While Swindon would only entertain a loan move for Corr, it is believed Connell could be available on a full transfer.

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