6:40am Monday 3rd August 2009
GRAEME Murty is expected to become a permanent Saints signing this week.
The 34-year-old former Reading captain has been training with the team since the start of pre-season.
After proving his fitness to new boss Alan Pardew, he will be offered a deal to stay at St Mary’s.
Pardew believes that Murty’s arrival will put pressure on Lloyd James as the two men compete for the right back role.
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