Stoke City Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Southampton's highly rated defender Andrew Davies.

The 23-year old has put pen to paper on a four year deal at the Britannia Stadium after an undisclosed fee was agreed with the Saints.

Davies, a former England Under 21 international, only joined Southampton in January from Middlesbrough, following a successful loan spell on the south coast.

Announcing the deal, Chief Executive Tony Scholes said: "Andy comes to us with considerable Premier League experience for a player of his age.

"He is our sixth signing of the summer and another valuable addition to Tony Pulis' squad."