Southampton are understood to be closing in on the capture of Holland defender Wesley Hoedt from Lazio.
Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino has refused to rule out a deal for the 23-year-old, while the St Mary's outfit are said to have lodged a £15million bid for the centre back, who has been capped four times.
Southampton continue to insist they can retain wantaway defender Virgil van Dijk, despite the Dutchman 26-year-old continuing to agitate for a move to Liverpool.
