Fulham sign Southampton defender Matt Targett on loan deal

Fulham have announced that they have completed the loan signing of Southampton defender Matt Targett.

In August, Targett came close to penning a similar deal with Newcastle United before the move fell through, and the left-back has been restricted to just two Premier League appearances this season.

However, the 22-year-old has been given permission to spend the remainder of the campaign on loan with the Cottagers in the Championship.

Targett told the club's official website: "I'm really happy to be here. I am looking forward to helping the side push on to the playoffs.

"One of the main reasons I joined is that the club is in a great place at the moment and the results have been fantastic. I can't wait to be a part of that.

"I am very excited to make my Fulham debut and the most important thing is that we pick up the three points when I do."

Targett could feature when Fulham face Barnsley on Saturday afternoon.