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Southampton complete £15m transfer of Adam Armstrong as Saints land Blackburn star as replacement for Danny Ings following marksman's move to Aston Villa

Southampton have completed the signing of forward Adam Armstrong from Blackburn on a four-year deal for a undisclosed fee.

The addition of the prolific striker helps fill the void left by the departure of last season's top goalscorer Danny Ings to Aston Villa earlier this month.

Armstrong, who scored 28 goals for Blackburn in the Sky Bet Championship during the 2020-21 campaign, said: 'It's unbelievable to be here - such a massive club with a great fanbase and it's just something that I'm really looking forward to.

'I thought it was perfect as my next step.