Liverpool have emerged as rumoured suitors for Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina.
The Merseyside giants are quite familiar in dealing with the coastal outfit given that since the summer of 2014, having signed six players from The Saints.
The most recent signing from Southampton was Virgil van Dijk, who joined the Reds for around £75m in January transfer window.
Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk is reportedly the subject of interest from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, according to Goal.com.
Van Dijk also remains on Liverpool’s radar for some time, having seen a big-money switch to the Merseyside giants collapse during the summer because of an alleged illegal approach.
Southampton have reportedly identified their January transfer target in the form of Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho.
According to the Mirror, the Saints are desperate to sign the Frenchman as a potential replacement for Jose Fonte, who lodged a transfer request.
Claude Puel’s side are said to face stiff competition from West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion for the 26-year-old’s services.
The Saints took the valuable away point against the Premier League leaders at the Etihad Stadium yesterday afternoon.
Manchester City were held at their home by Claude Puel’s side Southampton. The draw is now City’s fifth match in a row without a win and fans around the world simply loved it.
Liverpool are reportedly close to make a move for Southampton attacker Sadio Mane.
The Senegalese midfielder joined the Saints from Red Bull Salzburg in 2014 and has scored 25 goals in 75 appearances for the Premier League outfit, including 15 times during the previous campaign.
He has been emerged as a prime summer target for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after the manger became frustrated with efforts to convince Mario Gotze to move to Anfield.