Former Saints loanee Danny Guthrie has joined Bolton Wanderers on loan for the whole of the 2007/08 campaign.
The central midfielder made a big impression in his time at St Mary's in the last few months of last season.
And George Burley recently said he was keen to try and tempt Guthrie back to Saints.
But Trotters boss Sammy Lee, another former Saints midfielder, has stepped in and offered the player more Premiership experience.
"Danny is a dynamic midfielder who is very comfortable on the ball," said Lee. "He has a tremendous work-ethic and has got a great engine. He is a very good passer who will suit our type of football".
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