Southampton have reached an agreement with a “very, very good” Premier League player for a move to St Mary’s Stadium this month, according to an intriguing transfer rumour.
Southampton Transfer News and Promotion Hopes
The Saints are currently in good form in the Championship, putting significant pressure on Leicester City and Ipswich Town, who are higher up the table. Russell Martin’s side is third in the division, and it appears like they have more momentum than virtually everyone else.
While Martin has developed an impressive group at St Mary’s and retained players who played in the Premier League last season, there is still the prospect of some new faces joining during the January transfer window.
Many players have been linked with moves to Southampton, including versatile West Ham defender Ben Johnson, who is apparently on their radar. Ussumane Djalo, a young Porto midfielder, is another rumoured target in what might be an interesting transfer.
There are certain players who could leave the Saints, notably striker Che Adams, who is expected to join Wolves before the end of the month. Now, a vital piece of transfer news has emerged, indicating that the south coast club is on the cusp of finalizing a new signing.
Southampton agree on a deal for Joe Rothwell.
According to The Daily Echo, Southampton have agreed to recruit Bournemouth midfielder Joe Rothwell on loan this month, bringing him in for the rest of the season.
“The Daily Echo understands that Saints have agreed to sign Bournemouth’s Joe Rothwell on loan.” Rothwell, 29, has made 11 Premier League appearances for the Cherries this season under Andoni Iraola.
“His only three league starts came in Bournemouth’s first three games this season. The midfielder will become Southampton’s seventh loan acquisition this season. Championship clubs can recruit and register more than five loan players, but they can only list a maximum of five in any matchday squad.”
This is excellent news for Southampton, as Rothwell is not the most outstanding footballer available, but he can provide valuable experience and depth in the center of the park.
The 29-year-old, dubbed a “super talent” by previous manager Tony Mowbray, has 31 Premier League matches to his name, performing a decent job for a Bournemouth club impressing under Andoni Iraola, and the Cherries coach praised him following a recent battle with West Ham, saying:
“I think he played extremely well. He played quite well. It’s true that he made a mistake on the goal, but I believe he has sustained the team.”
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