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Mario Lemina: Southampton midfielder nearing Galatasaray loan

Galatasaray have confirmed talks to sign out-of-favour Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina on a season-long loan.

Lemina has fallen in the pecking order in Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side and has failed to make any matchday squads since the start of the 2019-20 season.

Galatasaray are keen on reinforcing their midfield with the former Juventus player, who scored a goal in 21 Premier League matches last season.

"Official negotiations with the footballer and club, Southampton FC have started for the temporary transfer of professional footballer Mario Rene Junior Lemina to our club," the club tweeted.