Southampton chief Les Reed is happy with their sale of Nathaniel Clyne to Liverpool.

Clyne's switch was completed today.

"With Nathaniel's contract entering its final year, it was important that his future was resolved this summer," Reed told saintsfc.co.uk.

"With Cedric Soares now in place and it becoming clear that Nathaniel did not wish to extend his deal, we were keen to swiftly move on early in our pre-season schedule.

"We have now been able to conclude our negotiations with Liverpool, and we thank Nathaniel for his efforts during the past three seasons."