Cherries: Howe clinches deals for Purches, Arter and Nelson

Cherries boss Eddie Howe has bolstered his resources with another treble swoop. Just days after confirming the arrivals of Steve Lovell, Marc Pugh and Michael Symes, Howe has moved to sign former Dean Court utility man Stephen Purches, as well as non-league pair Harry Arter and Mitchell Nelson. Former Woking Midfielder Arter arrives on an initial two-year deal, while Nelson, a defender, joins Cherries on a three-year contract from Tooting & Mitcham. Purches rejoins Cherries after three years at Leyton Orient and has penned a two-year deal. ¢ Full story in tomorrow's Echo.

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