TRANSFER window signings Juan Iturbe, Benik Afobe and Lewis Grabban have all been given the green light to make their Cherries debuts.
The trio, drafted in this month by boss Eddie Howe, could feature when Cherries host Premier League rivals West Ham at Vitality Stadium tonight.
Striker Afobe, who joined Cherries in a club record £9million move from Wolves on Sunday, always looked likely to be available against the Hammers.
However, the Dorset club had been sweating on the availability of Iturbe and Grabban due to strict Premier League registration deadlines.
Although news of Grabban’s £7m move from Norwich was officially confirmed last night, Cherries had already met yesterday’s midday deadline for him to be involved.
Iturbe’s loan move from Italian club Roma was subject to FA endorsement, a European work permit and Premier League approval – with Cherries getting him cleared at the 11th hour.
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