James scored two goals for Southend in the FA Youth Cup, as they shocked Derby and beat them 4-1 in the Third Round of the competition.
While in 2008 he had a spell with Harlow Town before making a loan move to Spanish side CD Javea.
The Blues frontman joined Eddie Howe's squad at Canford yesterday morning having been recommended to the Cherries caretaker boss and will be monitored in training.
Howe told the Bournemouth Daily Echo: "He was brought to our attention earlier this week, He`s a good prospect and is well thought of by Southend. We`ll have a look at him and see where it goes."