Southampton have held talks with Lecce over a deal for Denmark international midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
Nathan Jones, who has made two January additions so far, is keen to strengthen his squad in a bid to avoid relegation.
The Saints are currently bottom of the league with just four wins all season and find themselves fighting to stay up.
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