SOUTHAMPTON want to line up a summer deal for Celtic midfield powerhouse Olivier Ntcham.
Saints chiefs have put the ex-Manchester City hopeful on their shortlist after making contact before the January window shut.
Southampton are lining up a summer move for Celtic’s Olivier NtchamCredit: Alamy Live News
Ntcham, 23, still has a long contract at Celtic but could be priced at a sensible level in the summer.
Saints may sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 24, in the summer to make space in their squad.
The Danish midfielder has gathered admirers with his form this season.
Ntcham would leap at a move, especially as he has not been a regular under Hoops boss Neil Lennon.
Meanwhile, Manchester United reportedly made an enquiry for Danny Ings earlier this month.
The Telegraph claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made an approach for the 27-year-old after Marcus Rashford was ruled out for six weeks with a back injury.
Ings has been in top form for the Saints this season, netting 16 goals in all competitions and putting himself firmly in contention for Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 squad.
However, it’s added that Southampton immediately rebuffed United.
And they are now scrambling to offer Ings a new contract as the ex-Liverpool man enters the final two-and-a-half years on his current deal.
Arsenal complete loan for Cedric Soares with option of free transfer for Southampton ace in summer
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
