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Southampton risk losing €10million ace in January as Serie A side circles

Southampton could lose forward Mohamed Elyounoussi, as Sassuolo look to poach the star as a replacement for the outgoing Jeremie Boga.

Elyounoussi has featured often for Southampton this season. Indeed, he has made 14 Premier League appearances this season, starting on 10 of those occasions.

The winger started the season in blistering form. Indeed, he scored a hat-trick and registered two assists in one game against Newport County in the EFL Cup in August.

Furthermore, the Norwegian scored in the Saints’ recent 3-2 victory against West Ham.

Indeed, Elyounoussi has played an important role in much of Southampton’s season so far.

A recent report from CalcioMercato (via Sport Witness), claims that Sassuolo are looking to land Elyounoussi.

The report states that given his contract only has a couple of years left, Sassuolo are hoping for a ‘low cost’.

Indeed, the 27 year old’s market value is currently around €10million. As such, Sassuolo would not be looking to pay any more than that.

Mohamed Elyounoussi Southampton

Furthermore, Sassuolo may be looking for a January transfer given Boga’s move to Atalanta seems imminent. Elyounoussi is seen as an apt replacement for Boga, on the wing.

However, Elyounoussi recently rebuffed interest from Premier League sides, as he was happy at Southampton. Given the Norway international was not willing to move within England, a move to Italy seems highly unlikely.

Southampton target could be on the move

Palace target Joe Aribo

Southampton are one of a handful of Premier League sides interested in Joe Aribo.

The Rangers man could go for a hefty fee. What’s more, Alan Hutton feels if a big offer comes in, they should accept it.

“It will depend on the fee,” he said.

“Gerrard spoke about it a lot when he was in charge. Rangers don’t need to sell, but if the fee is big enough then they will have to take it.”

Indeed, that may be of interest to Southampton, as well as the other interested sides.

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