Leeds sign Bournemouth midfielder Rothwell on loan

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Image caption, Joe Rothwell scored four goals in 16 Championship appearances for Southampton last season

Leeds United have signed Bournemouth midfielder Joe Rothwell on a season-long loan deal.

The 29-year-old ended last season on loan in the second tier with Southampton, as the Saints beat the Whites in the Championship play-off final.

He started his career with Manchester United before spells with Oxford United and Blackburn.

鈥淚t鈥檚 unbelievable, as soon as I heard of the interest, it was something I was desperate to make happen,"

鈥淚 don鈥檛 think Leeds United needs selling to anyone to be honest, it is a huge football club.

鈥淭he club were a bit unlucky last year, but the aim is one thing and that is to to get back to the Premier League."