Southampton have completed the signing of striker Adam Armstrong from Blackburn for a fee thought to be in the region of £15m.
Armstrong’s arrival is the second of the day at the south coast club after Chelsea loanee Armando Broja joined on a deal until the end of the season.
Broja, who agreed a new five-year deal with the Blues this summer, scored 11 times in 34 appearances for Dutch side Vitesse during the previous campaign.
“Adam was a big target for us this summer, so we are very pleased to have added him to the squad, especially as there was a lot of interest in him from other clubs too,” said Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl.
“He is at a good stage of his career for him to be coming here. He is a young, dynamic player who has developed well so far and already has good experience, as well as an impressive goalscoring record, and I believe we can now help him realise even more of his potential.
“Adam will bring a lot of qualities to our team, and he gives us another good option in attack, which will be important for us."
On Broja he added: “I know how highly regarded he is by Chelsea, and I think this will be a good place for him to continue his own development as well.”
