Cagliari are eager to sign Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina.

Gianluca Di Marzio says the Italian outfit are hoping to strengthen their midfield this summer.

They see 28-year-old Lemina as someone who can add the necessary energy and guile in the middle of the park.

Lemina, who has been strongly linked with Newcastle, signed a five year contract with the Saints when he signed from Juventus in 2017.

He has appeared 52 times for the club in all competitions since, while having loan spells at Galatasaray and Fulham.