Albion full-back Marcos Painter has joined Bournemouth on loan for the rest of the season.

The defender will is available for Cherries’ League One clash at Preston tomorrow.

Left-back Painter has found his first team opportunities limited at The Seagulls since the arrival of Wayne Bridge.

He will link up in the Bournemouth defence with former Albion duo Tommy Elphick and Steve Cook, although Elphick is currently injured.