Southampton sign Norwich goalkeeper Long on loan

George Long made 12 appearances in all competitions for Norwich City last season

Southampton have signed goalkeeper George Long from fellow Championship side Norwich City on a season-long loan.

The 31-year-old has spent the past two campaigns with Norwich, making a total of 24 appearances for the club.

Prior to joining the Canaries, Long had spells with Sheffield United, Oxford United, Motherwell, AFC Wimbledon, Hull City and Millwall.

"I'm really delighted to be here. It's just a huge club, first and foremost, a club with ambition," he told the Saints' club website.

"Obviously being in the Premier League last year, I'm sure the ambition is to get back there as soon as possible. From what I've seen already, it's a fantastic setup, an ambitious club and a huge fanbase."

Saints have won one of their first three league games in the Championship since being relegated from the Premier League last term.

They take on Norwich in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

"He's a player who brings tremendous experience and a level of professionalism that will be invaluable in setting standards throughout the squad," Southampton technical director Johannes Spors added.