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Freddie Woodman joins on loan until end of season

AFC Bournemouth have completed the loan signing of Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman.

The 24-year-old has signed a deal with the Cherries until the end of the season and becomes the club’s third signing of the January transfer window.

Woodman came through the Crystal Palace academy before moving to St James’ Park in 2014. He has spent the last two seasons on loan at Swansea City, making 88 appearances for the south Wales club.

Woodman has also represented England in every age group from Under 16s to Under 21s.