The race for Fulham defender Joe Bryan is heating up.

The Daily Mail says Southampton have expressed interest in Bryan who has attracted enquiries from Watford and Atalanta.

Ralph Hasenhuttl's side want to strengthen at both full-back positions and Bryan is high among their targets during the January window.

Bryan finds himself as a first-team regular for Fulham and has caught the attention of several sides as a result.

The 26-year-old played in the Premier League for them last season after joining from Bristol City.

Bryan has three assists to his name this season, and has been deployed in a more advanced role under manager Scott Parker.