Manchester United have announced the signing of goalkeeper Nathan Bishop from League One club Southend United.

Twenty-year-old Bishop, who also plays for England U20s, joins United on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

"The opportunity to join Manchester United is a dream come true," Bishop said in a statement.

"This club has a great record of developing goalkeepers and I cannot wait to work with the coaches here to improve every single day."

Bishop made his debut for Southend in December 2017 and went on to make 39 appearances for the club.

He is the second signing United have made this month, following Thursday's announcement that midfielder Bruno Fernandes had joined from Sporting CP.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team could see one more addition before transfer deadline day is complete, with Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe confirming United made a bid for striker Josh King.

Norway international King, 28, represented United at youth level and remained with the club in his senior career until 2013, despite making no appearances for the first team.

"I'm not going to deny anything you have read, but I don't want to talk about it too much," Howe said. "He is much valued and loved by us.

"He is a massive part of our team -- he brings that unique pace and strength, coupled with technical ability and an eye for goal.

"It's going to be [a decision] between the chief executive and owner. I love Josh as a player and person. I know what Manchester United means to him with his history with the club, so I understand his position."