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Southampton are hoping to finalise a deal for Torino defender Lyanco

Southampton are hoping to tie up a deal for Torino defender Lyanco following Jannik Vestergaard’s departure.

Vestergaard left Southampton for Leicester this week, leaving manager Ralph Hasenhuttl with a void to fill at the heart of his defence.

The St Mary’s club have identified Brazilian Lyanco as the man they want and are close to agreeing a deal with Serie A side Torino.

Southampton are hoping to tie up a deal for Torino defender Lyanco (left) this summer

Southampton are hoping to tie up a deal for Torino defender Lyanco (left) this summer

They are looking to replaceu00a0Vestergaard, who left Southampton for Leicester this week

They are looking to replace Vestergaard, who left Southampton for Leicester this week

The 24 year-old, who has represented both Serbia and Brazil at youth level, has also been linked with Watford this summer.