Saints have failed to convince Matty Piper that he should join Strachan's outfit at St. Mary's.

Southampton Chairman, Rupert Lowe confirmed:

"We met the player on Friday and were hopeful he would join us but it appears he has now decided to go to Sunderland after turning them down at the start of last week.

"He is a nice lad but very quiet and we wish him well. We will leave the door open because you never know in football but it looks as though that is the end of the matter."

It now means that Pipes has to rethink about the offer from Sunderland...now thought to be £3.25m, and an announcement is expected any time...

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