Ivory Coast centre-back Franck Kessie is on the Premier League's radar.
The Sun says Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is eyeing a swoop for Kessie.
The Saints boss hopes to build a squad capable of competing in both the Europa League and the Premier League.
Atalanta's Kessie, 19, can play in defence or midfielder and spent last season on loan at Serie B side Cesena.