Southampton are reportedly closing in on a £100million takeover, with little-known Serbian businessman Dragan Solak in discussions to buy the club from Gao Jisheng.
Sky News journalist Mark Kleinman is reporting that the Premier League side are 'close to being sold' to the founder of cable TV operator United Group.
It was reported last month that two interested parties were in advanced discussions with Jisheng over his 80 per cent stake in the club, but it now appears Solak has moved ahead of his rivals in the bidding.
The Athletic claim that manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and his Southampton players have already been informed of the deal, with it now close to completion.