SOUTHHAMPTON HAVE COMPLETED THE SIGNING OF AUSTIN FROM QPR

Southampton have completed the signing of Charlie Austin from QPR for a transfer fee of around £4m.

The striker put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year contract at St Mary's after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms with Saints.
He told Southampton's official website: "I'm delighted to have got it over the line so soon into January. I can't wait to get started now.
"As soon as Southampton showed an interest that was the one club I wanted to go to. You see the progression from when I was playing against Southampton for Swindon. For me, it was important to come to a club that's on the up and that's what I've got here."
Les Reed, Southampton's executive director of football, said: "We are very happy to be able to welcome Charlie to the club.
"Coming after Wednesday's morale-boosting home victory, this signing is an indicator of our intent to finish the season strongly and continue the progress we've made in the last few years.
"Charlie shares that ambition. He has a fantastic goalscoring pedigree, but remains hungry to improve and develop as a footballer - something that convinced him that Southampton is the ideal next step in his career.
"Having had a taste of Premier League football and his first call-up to the England squad last season, he is determined to establish himself at the highest level of the game.
"Bringing Charlie here is a show of the club's commitment to its plan for future success through investment in talent with a desire to grow and develop."