‘I can’t wait to finally get going and put my boots on’ – Rothwell joins Saints on loan

Rothwell, 29, has made 35 appearances for the Cherries since joining from Blackburn Rovers in the summer of 2022, including 11 this season. In-form Southampton are third in the second tier and on a 19-game unbeaten league run. Saints director of football Jason Wilcox added: "Joe is a quality addition who gives us further strength and depth in the squad, which will be particularly important as the season goes on."