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Luton, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth show interest in Southampton academy star Will Smallbone as the Championship side brace for offers

Southampton are braced for offers for midfielder Will Smallbone.

Premier League clubs including Luton, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth have been monitoring Smallbone along with Championship trio Blackburn, Sunderland and Hull.

The level of interest has seen Ireland international Smallbone join the list of players who could move on from the St Mary’s side this summer.

Smallbone spent last season on loan at Stoke, earning his first taste of regular senior football and making over 40 appearances for the Potters.

The Ireland international has continued to impress during pre-season for Southampton, increasing the level of interest.