West Brom complete loan signing of Saints’ Armstrong

Southampton striker Adam Armstrong has completed his loan move to Championship side West Bromwich Albion more than 14 hours after the transfer window closed.

It is understood that relevant paperwork to make the transfer happen had been received by league authorities before the 23:00 GMT deadline on Monday night, and after being reviewed it was approved.

Armstrong has scored three goals in 23 appearances for Saints this season after helping them to promotion to the Premier League last season.

He was instrumental in returning Southampton to the top-flight, scoring 24 goals and providing 13 assists in 52 appearances last term – including the promotion-clinching winner against Leeds United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley in May 2024.

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His move to West Brom sees Armstrong reunited with boss Tony Mowbray, who he previously played for at Coventry City and Blackburn Rovers.

“Adam is an ideal fit for our squad and very much suits our established style,” West Brom sporting director Andrew Nestor told the club website., external

“He has extensive experience in the Championship and a proven goalscoring record.”

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Mohamed Salah’s penalty catapulted Liverpool eight points clear at the Premier League summit after coming from a goal down to beat Southampton 3-2.

Southampton make an awful decision which embarrasses Adam Armstrong

The Saints came into the game rooted to the bottom of the league with just a single win to their name this campaign.

Despite Arne Slot’s side looking far from their most potent following the international break they were handed a 30th minute opener.

Conor Bradley saw his initial effort saved but the Saints failed to clear their lines and some awful defending resulted in Dominik Szoboszlai capitalising to fire home the opener.

However, the Saints were back in the game before the break when Andrew Robertson brought down Tyler Dibling and Adam Armstrong netted, despite seeing his initial penalty saved by Caoimhin Kelleher.

Southampton were then dreaming of a shock victory when Mateus Fernandes fired them into a 56th minute lead.

However, Liverpool were once again saved by Salah who fired home a 65th minute equaliser and then completed the fightback by netting the winning penalty.

Liverpool now have a huge week with a Champions League clash against Real Madrid, before welcoming Manchester City to Anfield next Sunday.