Southampton are considering a move for Rennes forward Paul-Georges Ntep, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool.
The France international is out of contract next summer and he is yet to sign an extension.
Rennes are keen to hold talks with the player over a new deal, but he is reportedly waiting to see his options.
And, according to Calciomercato, Southampton are now weighing up signing Ntep on a free next summer.
Saints boss Claude Puel knows the the 24-year-old from his time coaching in France and believes he would fit in well at St Mary's.