Oriol Romeu has already passed a medial at Southampton ahead of his return. He is now finalising the last transfer details with the Saints.

That’s according to Las Provincias, who confirm that the midfielder is ‘about to sign for Southampton. They state that he is ‘about to finish’ his return, with only an official announcement pending.

According to their information, Romeu is seen as a key addition to ‘regain confidence’ at the club. He has already undergone medical tests and is now finalising the last bits of his transfer.

La Razon, relaying information from EFE, say the same. They report that Romeu will sign a contract with Southampton shortly after passing his medical.

Estadio Deportivo follow that line also, stating that Romeu is ‘very close to returning’ to Southampton. According to them he is ‘on the verge’ of rejoining the Championship club and should seal that shortly.

He is set to sign for Southampton until the end of the season. The deal will include an option for that to be extended for another year. Romeu has been without a team since leaving Barcelona but has decided to accept Southampton’s offer.

He’s been training...