Southampton have finally got their man, after they confirmed the arrival of Zach Abbott from Nottingham. The defender becomes the club's latest signing of the window, with all formalities now completed. The transfer ends speculation surrounding his future and marks a significant step in the club's push to strengthen key areas of the squad. Southampton have won the race for Zach Abbott, who had been tracked by Watford earlier this month. Now that every aspect of the deal has been confirmed, the focus turns to preparing him for debut. The move is a clear signal of the club's ambition this season. Southampton's back line has been a real strength this season, conceding just 1.33 goals per game (4 in 3). Zach Abbott would be expected to slot into that unit and hold his own in an already solid setup. Alongside this, Nottingham are said to be exploring Trey Nyoni, Jacob Murphy and Dean Henderson with Southampton likewise connected to Aster Vranckx, James Ward-Prowse and Keven Schlotterbeck. Looking for Southampton transfer rumours? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for more rumours just like this.