Report: Southampton agree on loan deal with purchase clause for New England Revolution's Noel Buck

Noel Buck will join on a six-month loan through January with Premier League side Southampton, per a report from GIVEMESPORT. The 19-year-old prospect from the New England Revolution will play with the Saints B team to begin with.

The deal includes a purchase clause.

Buck, 19, broke out during the 2023 MLS campaign with the Eastern Conference side with 32 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals. In 2024, though, he's made just 13 appearances for Caleb Porter's side in league action.

A dual-national with both England and the United States, Buck has been approached by both federations, but most recently played with the Three Lions U19 side earlier this year. He's the subject of a recruitment battle between the two nations.

Southampton were promoted to the Premier League from the English Championship this summer. Through two matches played, they're winless.

The Saints will look to finalize the deal before the end of the European transfer window Friday. If Buck performs well, he'll look to break into the senior team and earn a permanent transfer.