Six deadline day signings that Southampton have made in the past
By Marc Walker
![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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/ff0be70ff39280a8bff43607670f3eccb765b750f1da5c415fae29dd096aa877.jpg)
Toby Alderweireld
Saints had sold most of their 2013/14 team and had rebuilt with a team of players that would go on to finish 7th the following season. Alderweireld arrived to take Dejan Lovren’s place after signing on loan from Atletico Madrid.
A commanding presence at the back who also had a good eye for a pass, the Belgium international was a natural partner for then Saints captain Jose Fonte.
He played 28 times for Saints and made a real impression in his time at St Mary’s but the club were denied the chance to sign him permanently once Spurs registered their interest to Atletico.
In a day that will live long in the memory of Saints fans, Alderweireld’s signing was also coupled with the arrival of the next man…