Southampton have made a £15million move for Lazio defender Wesley Hoedt.
Sportsmail revealed their interest in the 23-year-old last month and the Holland international is open to the move.
Southampton insist Virgil van Dijk is not for sale this window though the player is intent on leaving with Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea all keen.
Liverpool were warned over their approaches to Van Dijk earlier in the summer but that has not prevented the 26-year-old from voicing a desire to move to Anfield.