Luke Williams expects Southampton to be among a group of clubs eyeing Swansea City defender Nathan Wood this summer.
Saints failed with two bids worth up to £10m for Wood last August.
Head coach Williams says the central defender, 22, is one of a few Swansea players attracting interest from rival clubs.
“Young players playing a lot of Championship football at a decent level will always attract attention from suitors,” Williams said.
“I can’t talk any more than that at the moment but it is fair to say that some players have attracted interest.