Everton winger Theo Walcott is set to join Southampton permanently this summer.
Walcott returned to the South Coast club on loan in last summer’s transfer window with less than 12 months remaining on his contract at Goodison Park.
The former England international, 32, produced 11 goals in 85 appearances for the Blues after joining from Arsenal in January 2018 under Sam Allardyce.
On Tuesday, the Saints confirmed they had struck an agreement in principle with Walcott on a two-year deal once his Everton deal expires this month.
He said: “I’m not sure I can properly express how happy I am about this.
“Southampton is a club that means so much to me, and it has been incredibly special for me to have spent this season back at St Mary’s.
“But to now have the opportunity to return for a further two years means such a great deal to me, both personally and professionally.
“I would like to say a huge thank you to the club, my teammates and the fans for making me feel so welcome back here, and I can’t wait to continue pulling on the shirt in the next couple of seasons.
“Hopefully in that time we can make a few more special memories too.
“I would also like to say thank you to everyone at Everton, who have been so good to me throughout my time with the club, and I wish them every success in the future.”