Watford are interested in Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina.

The Gabon international is available from Southampton this summer after spending last season on-loan with Fulham.

Foot Mercato says Watford are pushing to sign Lemina behind-the-scenes, while Sevilla are also interested.

Lemina was close to joining Newcastle United last week before owner Mike Ashley blocked the move due to his age - 27.

The midfielder's Saints deal runs to June 2022.