Southampton make “amazing” contact for 24 y/o side in Breton Diaz deal

Southampton have reportedly already made contact with their next target after Ben Brereton Diaz in the form of the 25-year-old wonder winger.

Southampton are closing in on the signing of Breton Diaz

The Saints have already completed some significant transfer business in recent weeks, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Flynn Downes both arriving on permanent deals. The pair shone on loan last season, playing a major role in Russell Martin's side's return to the Premier League, so a move for them feels like a perfect fit.

Now, it looks like Breton Diaz is close to being Southampton's next signing, with the Chile international set to undergo a quick trial and sign a loan deal with La Liga side Villarreal.

The South Coast club are reportedly in a good position to sign the 25-year-old in recent days, and his current club appear to be willing to take a break from the transfer window.

If Southampton could sign Breton Diaz, he would be a great player, as he scored six goals in 14 Premier League appearances on loan at Sheffield United last season, doing everything in his power to prevent them from returning to the Championship, which ultimately failed.

According to a new report emerging Football InsiderSouthampton have linked Sassuolo striker Armand Lauriente with a move to St Mary's this summer.

Saints have “registered their interest” in the defender, who is “available” after his side were disappointed by relegation from Serie A last season. Martin is believed to be “looking for wide attackers before the transfer window closes”, although the report added that “Lazio and top clubs in the Turkish Super Lig are also keen” on snapping up the Frenchman.

Lauriente could be the star player for Southampton, proving that he is the type of player who can get fans out of their seats with his attacking flair.

He was hailed as “amazing” by soccer talent scout Jacek Kulig, who marveled at the “Juninho-esque” free-kick, referring to the former Lyon and Brazil player who is regarded as one of the world's best. who take the history of football.

Lauriente has 24 goals (12 goals and one assist) in 68 games for Sassuolo, which is a good return for a player who has always played for a struggling side, and has two caps to his name for the French side. Under 21, which shows he has been a talent for several years.

The Sassuolo star's ability to thrive in midfield and out wide will give Martin depth in attack, which can only be a good thing back in the Premier League, so it's hard to see much of a downside to signing him. .

If Southampton can land both Lauriente and Breteton Diaz this summer, it will again suggest that this is one of the most productive windows for St Mary's in some time.