Southampton sign Dobbin from Villa for £9m

Lewis Dobbin is the fifth new permanent signing made by Southampton this summer [Southampton FC]Southampton have completed the signing of attacker Lewis Dobbin from Aston Villa for a fee of almost £9m. The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Preston North End, where he scored 11 goals - with eight assists - in 41 Championship appearances. Dobbin never made a senior appearance during his time at Villa after signing from Everton for £10m in 2024. Saints beat off competition from a