Saints keen on Malaga striker

Southampton are interested in Malaga forward Sandro Ramirez, ahead of the summer transfer window, according to The Mirror.

Southampton manager Claude Puel is all set to strengthen his front-line squad during the summer transfer window – following none of Saints’ forwards have reached double figures for the season.

The report suggests, Ramirez has caught the attention of Southampton and they could be ready to trigger a release clause of £5m move for the Spaniard in the summer.

The 21-year-old, who started his career at Barcelona, where he scored seven times in 32 appearances across all competitions, but he has established himself with a productive spell at Malaga.

Ramirez has found the back of the net on 14 times in 27 appearances, including goals against Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.