Southampton have opened talks with Lille for Sofiane Boufal.

The likes of Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the Morocco international.

Indeed, his agent has declared "15 clubs" have been in touch since the end of last season.

And L'Equipe says Saints have come forward to open talks with LOSC for the midfielder.

Boufal has been likened to Chelsea star Eden Hazard and is ready to leave Lille this summer.