Southampton eye Lazio centre-back Wesley Hoedt - but not as replacement for Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk

The 23-year-old is the subject of a £15.46m bid from Mauricio Pellegrino's men

Wednesday 16 August 2017 14:26 BST
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Southampton are looking at Hoedt but not to replace their wantaway skipper
Southampton are looking at Hoedt but not to replace their wantaway skipper (Getty)

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Southampton are interested in Lazio defender Wesley Hoedt - but not as a replacement for Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk.

The 23-year-old joined the Biancocelesti from AZ Alkmaar in 2015 and has caught the eye of those at St Mary's.

The Lazio defender is the subject of a £15.46m bid from Mauricio Pellegrino's men.

Premier League transfer round-up: Brighton continue to build squad

Southampton have already signed one player from Serie A this summer, with Mario Lemina last week joining from Juventus in a club record deal.

Poland defender Jan Bednarek of Lech Poznan is the only other player to have arrived this summer.

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