The 23-year-old is currently not being released by the south coast club but a move is still being explored close to the deadline.

Sheffield Wednesday have reportedly intensified their interest in former Southampton and Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong.

The Ghana star is no stranger to the top flight of French football, having played for Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais, and Footmercato have reported that Southampton would want up to £7.5 million for the 22-year-old, with a sell-on clause incorporated into the deal.

Though each department is responsible for this, Southampton's toothless attack force has been the prime culprit. In comparison, they have better xG than most relegation clubs but have the least goals scored.

In Newcastle's 3-1 win at Southampton, one thing separated the two teams: a ruthless edge in front of goal. The Magpies started the game slowly and the Saints made them pay, taking the lead after just 10 minutes through centre-back Jan Bednarek.

The Premier League’s two bottom teams meet at Portman Road on Saturday with both Ipswich and Southampton desperate for a win.

There have been many memorable full-circle transfers in Premier League history. Though some like that of Nemanja Matic and David Luiz have been successful, for superstars like Paul Pogba, it wasn't that remarkable. Still, the most recent Premier League full-circle story hits differently, being no less interesting than the above ones.

Follow live coverage as Southampton face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Newcastle United travel to face Southampton in the Premier League with the visitors looking to break into the top four.

Newcastle ended their last match chastened, slumping to a 4-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth which included two goals in injury time. The defeat ended a nine match unbeaten run, but the Southampton game was an opportunity for Newcastle to prove their class — if they are as good as they want to be, they need to put away poor teams.

Amad Diallo has rescued Manchester United with a late 12-minute hat trick to earn a 3-1 win over last-place Southampton in the Premier League.

Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is leading the charge to sign Southampton winger Tyler Dibling in the coming days.