Southampton are one of a number of clubs who are interested in signing a highly-rated young player, according to a fresh transfer update regarding Saints’ January business.
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Russell Martin’s side are really putting the pressure on Ipswich Town in the Championship promotion race, now sitting just three points behind them in third place in the table. New signings would be a big shot in the arm for Southampton this month, and there have been a lot of players who have been linked with moves to St Mary’s.
Fabio Carvalho, an offensive midfielder for Liverpool who is expected to join Hull, was rumored to be a target for Saints. Lamare Bogarde, a top player for Aston Villa, is also thought to be a loan option. In what seems to be a busy month, Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland is also in high demand right now. He has scored more goals than any other player in the Scottish Premiership this season. Additionally, he has been linked to Southampton.
Another rumor about Saints’ transfer activity has surfaced, this time involving a highly regarded player who is allegedly under consideration by the south coast club.
United States wants Ussumane Djalo.
Southampton is keen to recruit Porto midfielder Ussumane Djalo, according to a recent trade report from The Daily Mail, having sent scouts to
“Usumane Djalo, a teenage midfielder for Porto, is being watched by several English teams. Scouts who are observing have taken notice of the 19-year-old after he made an impression in the UEFA Youth League. In recent months, representatives from Manchester United, Brighton, Everton, and Southampton have all been observed at Porto youth games.
“For the talented young player who is regarded as a potent all-arounder, the Portuguese have included a release clause worth roughly £8 million. Confidential is aware that he might be forced to leave this month for far less, though.”
Djalo is still developing as a player and hasn’t yet played for Porto’s first team, but as his numbers below show, he has excelled for Portugal’s young team.
The youthful midfielder has the ability to play in both attacking and central midfield roles. He may provide Southampton with an extra dash of creative magic in the middle of the park, occasionally coming off the bench to help turn games around.
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