Southampton midfielder Kegs Chauke has joined Exeter City on a season-long loan.

South Africa-born Chauke, 19, has been on trial at Exeter over pre-season and scored in a friendly against Truro City.

His only first team appearance for Saints came in a 2-0 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury Town in January 2021, although he has played in the EFL Trophy for the Premier League club's academy side.

"Over the last few weeks it's been a chance for us to look at Kegs and Kegs to look at us, and provide some valuable feedback to Southampton about him," Taylor said.

"Within this time he showed us what he can do and we are really grateful to Southampton for the circumstances in which they've allowed the deal to go through.

"We want to develop his game and get him hardened and game ready in terms of seniority, and we've seen enough from his playing side and his character to believe he will have an impact this season."