Six deadline day signings that Southampton have made in the past

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Toby Alderweireld of Southampton applaudes the fans after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton held at Etihad Stadium on May 24, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Toby Alderweireld of Southampton applaudes the fans after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton held at Etihad Stadium on May 24, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
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Danny Ings (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
Danny Ings (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Danny Ings

It appeared that Saints were not going to sign anyone on deadline day in August 2018 but a late development saw them complete a last-minute deal for Ings.

He signed on an initial loan deal and struggled with injuries in his first season. However, he thrived once his move was made permanent for £20m.

In all, he made exactly 100 appearances for Saints and netted 46 goals, including a stunning 25-goal haul in 2019/20.

He was a hit with supporters given that he supported Saints himself as a boy but a contract dispute saw him sold to Aston Villa this summer for a fee that could rise to £30m.