Southend United boss Phil Brown is ready to raid Southampton to boost his attack.

The Sun says Brown is to re-sign former Hull striker Jonathan Forte on a season-long loan.

Barbados star Forte, 27, played for Brown at the KC Stadium but has failed to impress at Southampton.

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