The second arrival is defender Jeremy Pied, who moves over on a free transfer from Ligue 1 side OGC Nice. The Frenchman reunites with Southampton boss Claude Puel for the third time in his career.
“We now have two quality English goalkeepers who have both represented the country at International level.
“I am confident that Fraser will soon be England’s number one, and in Alex we have a young player who has already had a taste of the England senior squad, as well as excellent experience at Under-21 level.
“Alex is ambitious and will be pushing for a starting place every time he gets the opportunity, which can only be good for Fraser and a shining example for Harry Lewis and the younger keepers below.
“Working with Dave Watson, our keepers can only get better and, who knows, we could have two Saints stoppers at the World Cup in two years’ time.”
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