Southampton have agreed a loan deal for Bournemouth midfielder Joe Rothwell, according to Sky Sports reporter Mark McAdam at X.Southampton’s campaign started this season, but they have since moved up the league. They are in third place in the league table and have three points from the automatic promotion places.The winter transfer window is the last chance to make changes in the team. Now Mark McAdam at X says the south coast Championship club are close to adding Bournemouth man Rothwell to their ranks.McAdam says Southampton have agreed a loan deal with Rothwell’s parent club Bournemouth. During the show, the 29-year-old man underwent a medical check-up.Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano supports McAdam’s story. He said that after the medical examination, the contract will be signed on Monday (now today).Rothwell kits for SaintsRothwell rose through the youth ranks at Manchester United. He left the big guns of the Premier League in July 2016 on a free transfer to Oxford United. Further down the line, Bournemouth swooped on Rothwell on a free transfer from Blackburn Rovers in 2022.Primarily a midfielder, he can and has filled in on the left and right of midfield. Since signing, he has played 35 times for the Cherries. 11 of these matches have been played in the Premier League this season.If all goes as expected, this will give Russell Martin’s side a ready player with plenty of Championship experience.It also means Southampton get Rothwell a player who can use his vast experience in the Premier League to keep Saints focused on their promotion bid. He could prove to be a quality addition to an already strong outfit, boosting their bid to return to the top flight at the first time of asking..