Southampton have had an opening bid rejected for Lorient striker Terem Moffi.

The 23-year-old is the subject of serious interest from the Saints, per Foot Mercato.

However, the source adds that Nathan Jones' team were unsuccessful in their first attempt to secure Moffi.

A bid of £8 million was turned down for a forward who is also interesting Everton.

The Toffees will be hoping they can put in a better offer to secure his signature.

However, the Saints are likely to come back, as they are also desperate for attacking reinforcements.