Saints seal Cork loan

Chelsea youngster arrives at St Mary's

By James Dall   Last updated: 21st August 2008

Jack Cork

Cork: Saints switch

Southampton have announced the loan signing of teenage defender Jack Cork from Chelsea.

The Championship club saw Andrew Davies move to Stoke City on Tuesday, and Saints boss Jan Poortvliet has moved quickly in securing a replacement.

Cork, who impressed during a season-long loan at Scunthorpe United last season, arrives on deal that will keep him at St Mary's until 1st January.

Southampton are believed to have fended off interest from Sheffield Wednesday and Aberdeen in landing the highly-rated England Under 19 international.