According to a new report, Southampton are believed to be tracking Koni De Winter.
The Juventus youngster, valued at £17 million is currently on loan at Empoli, and has previously been linked to the likes of Crystal Palace and West Ham United.
But it was claimed that the 20-year-old had no interest in a move to both Premier League clubs.
However, it seems this reported lack of interest has not stopped Southampton from eyeing up a potential move for Koni De Winter.
Southampton tracking Koni De Winter
De Winter has had a mixed bag of a loan stint at Empoli, as he has merely started 10 matches in the 2022/2023 season.
However, the wonderkid is clearly highly-rated, becoming Juve’s youngest starter in their Champions League history against Malmo in February last year at 19 years and 179 days.
Now, it has been reported by Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb that Southampton are one of the suitors that are ‘closely following’ Koni De Winter.
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In addition, the talented centre-back has plenty of offers on the table to leave in the summer.
What’s more is that it is believed that Juventus would be open to selling the Belgian U-21 international if a ‘good offer’ comes in.
Southampton should look at transfer targets after the season ends
Currently, the Saints are languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table and seem likely to suffer relegation for the first time since they were promoted in 2012.
Considering Southampton find themselves in their biggest crisis for an entire decade, perhaps the smarter plan would be to put aside transfer aims like signing Koni De Winter and focusing on surviving first.
While Ruben Selles’ side have been able to attract top young players like Romeo Lavia, Gavin Bazunu and Armel Bella-Kotchap to their side, that will no longer be a possibility if they get relegated.
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