Saints secure Danny Ings on permanent deal

Cape Town - Southampton have confirmed the permanent acquisition of Danny Ings from Liverpool for a reported £20 million on a three-year deal.

The England international spent last season on loan at St Mary’s and the terms of that agreement meant the Saints were obligated to buy him outright.

The 26-year-old scored seven goals in 24 Premier League appearances for Southampton last season, although his campaign was disrupted by several niggling injuries.

The former Burnley striker is now hoping those issues are behind him, as he feels he has a big season ahead of him.

"It feels good," Ings told the Southampton website.

"Obviously, being here for a season already, I felt like it was very up and down for me personally, with a few niggles and small injuries, and that was off the back of not having a strong pre-season going into the season.

"Now I’ve signed permanently, I feel great.

"I’ve looked after myself over the summer and I’m just raring to go for the new season.

"Personally, it’s a big season for me. I feel like it’s my most exciting really.

"The last few years have been very up and down for me, but now I’ve looked after myself over this summer and I’m really looking forward to it, and hopefully great things can come from it."