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title: "Southampton: Fabrizio Romano confirms deals for two goalkeepers"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Seager"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-06-16T12:05:32Z"
modified: "2022-06-16T12:05:32Z"
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# Southampton: Fabrizio Romano confirms deals for two goalkeepers

**[Southampton](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-news/) are set to complete the signing of Manchester City goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu and a contract extension for Willy Caballero, claims reliable journalistic Fabrizio Romano.**

### **The Lowdown: Saints’ keeper situation**

Following the expiry of his contract with Saints, [Fraser Forster](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12629968/tottenham-sign-fraser-forster-on-free-transfer) recently signed for Tottenham on a free transfer, moving to North London to become Antonio Conte’s no.2 choice behind club captain Hugo Lloris.

Southampton were also looking like they would be without [Alex McCarthy](https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/fraser-forster-tottenham-transfer-southampton-7122694) next season with his contract having entered into its final 12 months. However, despite the absence of an official statement, it was reported by [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/2788898/2021/08/25/exclusive-alex-mccarthy-signs-new-three-year-deal-at-southampton-paving-the-way-for-forster-departure/) last year that the 32-year-old had quietly signed a new three-year deal with the club.

With alternative choice[Caballero](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willy-caballero/profil/spieler/19948) originally set to depart the south-coast outfit too, it was made imperative for Southampton that they bring in a new goalkeeper ahead of the start of the season.

### **The Latest: Romano’s news**

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1537106068656070656), Romano shared the latest news regarding Southampton’s goalkeeper situation, including the arrival of a fresh face at St. Mary’s.

*“Southampton have signed contracts and paperworks with Man City to complete Gavin Bazunu deal. Done and set to be announced for £12m plus add-ons.”*

He also provided clarity on Caballero’s situation: *“Saints have reached an agreement also with Willy Caballero to extend contract until June 2023.”*

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### **The Verdict: Fantastic business**

Whilst on loan at south-coast rivals Portsmouth, Bazunu impressed with a number of [‘unbelievable’](https://www.the42.ie/gavin-bazunu-praised-for-unbelievable-save-that-capped-fourth-consecutive-clean-sheet-5628583-Dec2021/) saves, leading manager [Danny Cowley](https://the72.co.uk/2022/04/29/will-be-world-class-portsmouth-boss-danny-cowley-praises-manchester-city-loan-man-gavin-bazunu/) to claim the 20-year-old ‘will be world-class’ someday and that he is now ‘ready to play in the Premier League’.

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Having already amassed [ten international caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gavin-bazunu/leistungsdaten/spieler/585550) for the Republic of Ireland, it is clear to see why the youngster is so highly rated, and now with extensive experience in playing first-team in [League One](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gavin-bazunu/leistungsdaten/spieler/585550), this appears to be a fantastic long-term signing for Southampton.

Of course, with the addition of a very young talent it can’t hurt to also inject some experience into the ranks, so locking up the expertise of Caballero to guide Bazunu and McCarthy feels like excellent business.

***In other news: [Saints make bid for Mattias Svanberg](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-transfer-rumours/southampton-mattias-svanberg-latest-transfer-news-rumours-bologna-ward-prowse/)***