Premier League newcomers Southampton signed Zambia strikerEmmanuel Mayuka from Young Boys Berne for an undisclosed fee on Tuesday.
Mayuka agreed a five-year contract after passing a medical with Nigel Adkins' side on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old has already been granted a work permit and Saints are now awaiting entry clearance for the deal to be fully ratified, which could happen in time for the forward to make his debut in Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester United at St Mary's.
Mayuka has scored 10 goals for Zambia, including three in their victorious African Cup of Nations campaign earlier this year, and Adkins told Southampton's website: "Emmanuel is a lightning-quick striker who I am sure will excite the fans.
"He is only 21 years old but already has a great deal of experience, notably so at international level.
"He will bring something different to the group that we already have here at Southampton, and I look forward to seeing him pull on our shirt for the first time."
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