Jan Bednarek joins Villa.

A defender, 26, with 133 Premier League appearances. Tick.

On loan, from Southampton, questionable pace and the turning circle of an oil tanker. Hmmm.

Don't forget kids "We can look for the right players to try and have a strong pre-season.” Steven Gerrard, 23 April 2022.

Here’s some highlights from Bednarek’s Southampton career:

25 October 2019 Southampton 0-9 Leicester City

2 February 2021 Manchester United 9-0 Southampton

9 April 2022 Southampton 0-6 Chelsea

Welcome Jan. No doubt a Gerrard starter for Saturday, you'll feel right at home.

Meanwhile on the South Coast: Southampton have signed Croatia centre-back Duje Caleta-Car for an undisclosed fee from Marseille. The same Caleta-Car Gerrard and Lange claimed Villa were after.