Southampton are looking for new players after defeating Leeds United in the Championship play-off final, and they could target a striker who previously played for Leeds under Marcelo Bielsa.
It has been a month and a day since the fateful Wembley outcome that relegated Leeds to the second tier of English football for a second season, while Southampton returns to the top division immediately.
It has had a dramatic impact on both transfer windows. Southampton do not need to sell any of its players, and they have negotiated a permanent agreement for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, which is expected to cost more than £20 million.
They have also re-signed Adam Lallana after his contract with Brighton expired. Leeds, however, have made no additions, albeit the return of Brenden Aaronson will seem like one when he returns next season.
Southampton seek a player who played for Leeds under Bielsa.
Indeed, Leeds will now need to sell a number of key players, with Crysencio Summerville, Willy Gnonto, Ilia Gruev, Archie Gray, and Charlie Cresswell attracting interest, but Leeds have yet to make any moves.
According to TalkSPORT, Southampton are in talks to sign a man who played for Leeds under Marcelo Bielsa and scored five goals in 19 appearances.
Eddie Nketiah is expected to be the focus of the window once more this summer as he battles to start consistently under Mikel Arteta. Southampton are competing with West Ham and Crystal Palace to sign him.
Arsenal demand outrageous money for Eddie Nketiah, as Saints circle.
According to the claim, Nketiah earns a whopping £100,000 per week sitting on the bench at The Emirates, and the Gunners value the record England U21 goalscorer at a preposterous £50 million.
Southampton has been promoted and will profit from the luxury of Premier League TV money, but only a few clubs can truly justify investing £50 million on a player who does not start consistently.
Southampton’s sole hope of closing a deal is to offer a loan, which requires Arsenal to yield. There will be no buyers for Nketiah if they keep to their £50 million pricing.
