Overview
- Gavin Bazunu joins for the rest of the season after Stoke confirmed a loan agreement with Southampton.
- Sporting director Jonathan Walters said Stoke moved quickly and highlighted Bazunu’s Premier League and international experience and dressing-room fit.
- BBC Radio Solent reported that Stoke have an option to make the move permanent in the summer.
- Bazunu has 22 caps for Ireland and 96 appearances for Southampton since a £12m move from Manchester City in 2022, having helped the Saints win promotion before losing his place to Aaron Ramsdale and spending a loan spell at Standard Liège.
- Southampton recently added Daniel Peretz on loan from Bayern Munich, and Bazunu said Stoke’s current position gives him belief they can mount a challenge if they string results together.