Southampton take double swipe at Portsmouth after landing Man City transfer agreement

Portsmouth had the reliable figure of Gavin Bazunu in goal last season, with the 20-year-old managing 44 appearances in League One and impressing on the South Coast. 

He’s now landed himself a permanent move to the area from Manchester City, who have been open to his exit at this early stage of the transfer window.

It’s not with Portsmouth, though, with the Irishman linking up with Southampton, who confirmed the arrival of the goalkeeper yesterday on a five-year deal. It’s thought (BBC Sport) that the Saints have paid £12m for the service of Bazunu.

Given the fact that Bazunu had been such a roaring success on loan with Portsmouth, it rubs salt in the wounds of the Pompey supporters that he will be plying his trade for their fierce rivals next season.

What adds to that is the double swipe that Southampton took at Portsmouth on Twitter around the time of the signing on Friday afternoon: