Adam Lallana is edging closer to an extraordinary Southampton return after a decade away from St Mary's.
The 36-year-old is available on a free transfer after it was announced that he will be leaving Brighton and Hove Albion after four years.
And it seems Lallana wants to return home to the Saints after spending 14 years at the club between 2000 and 2014, starting as a youth player and as a key figure.
Southampton are back in the Premier League after beating Leeds United in the Championship play-off final on Sunday.