Malaga attacker Juanpi is interesting Southampton.

The 22 year-old Venezuela international has been watched by Saints regularly this season, says Digital Gol.

Malaga recently upgraded Juanpi's contract, aware of growing foreign interest, but his deal carries an affordable €20 million buyout clause.

Juanpi, tied to Malaga until 2018, is a natural No10 and Saints are confident he would fit seamlessly into Claude Puel's system.

Southampton are expected to make an attempt for the midfielder in January.