Southampton are joining the battle for Basel winger Mohamed Elyounoussi.

The Daily Star says Saints hope to pip Leicester to the £16m signing of Elyounoussi.

The Saints are offering the Moroccan-born Norway star, 23, a four-year deal worth a total of £8m plus bonuses.

Elyounoussi caught the eye with a man-of-the-match performance in Basel's 2-1 Champions League victory at Premier League title-winners Manchester City in March.

That strike was one of 13 goals, along with 17 assists, for the Swiss side last season.