Norwegian football journalist Jonas Giever says new Southampton signing Albert Gronbaek is "quite the offensive number eight".Gronbaek has moved to St Mary's on loan until the end of the season from Rennes after joining the Ligue 1 club from Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt last summer in a 12m euros deal (£10m).

Mateus Fernandes insisted Southampton FC need to work on their "finishing and crossing" following their 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United.

Southampton manager Ivan Juric: "I think today my guys gave everything they have. They are fighting well, playing well, creating chances. Of course Newcastle is the better team. I don't have many negative things to say to my guys."

Staying overnight in Southampton ensures a stress-free start to your journey and gives you the chance to explore this historic maritime city.

Newcastle United travel to face Southampton in the Premier League with the visitors looking to break into the top four.

Southampton are willing to add Reading ace Andre Garcia to their defensive ranks in January. A few days ago, Hull City negotiated a loan move to sign Southampton's Charlie Taylor. Though the defender is yet to be convinced, the general feeling remains that he will depart through the exit door.

Eddie Howe said Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak will be given the freedom he needs to keep up his remarkable goalscoring form.

The 27-year-old has been cutting hair for four and a half years after starting at The Dojo Barbershop just before the coronavirus lockdown. But now Josiah wants to use his new barbershop as a safe space for his clientele, offering free slots with local therapists, personal trainers and nutritionists.

The problems are mounting after a fourth straight Premier League defeat. We are entering a defining period for Postecoglou

Against Southampton, Isak managed to display at least seven types of movement — it is this variety which is key to his game.

Just one week remains of the winter window, which, this year, runs into early February, with clubs having until 11pm next Monday night to conclude their business for the final weeks of the season, and in Hull City's case, the most crucial since Acun Ilicali bought the club three years ago.