Former Saints striker Leon Best has joined Brighton on a half-season loan from Blackburn Rovers.

Best, who scored four goals in 19 games for Saints after signing as a schoolboy, has rejoined his former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton at the Amex.

Hughton told seagulls.co.uk, "I know Leon very well, having signed him during my time at Newcastle and I am delighted to have him here.

"He is a strong, physical presence, he knows the Championship and knows the position we are in. We wanted new faces, to freshen up the squad, and Leon will add competition alongside our existing strikers.

"He did very well for me both in the Championship and Premier League. He also had a very good spell with Newcastle after I left the club."