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Southampton are eyeing a move for Marseille’s Bamba Dieng after being beaten by Bournemouth in the race to sign Villarreal star Nicolas Jackson… as Nathan Jones look to bolster their attack in a bid to overcome the slump.
- Southampton weigh signing Marseille striker Bamba Dieng
- Saints boss Nathan Jones wants to beef up his front line in a bid to beat the slump
- Marseille are looking to get rid of Dieng after failing to reach a new deal with him
Southampton are interested in Bamba Dieng from Marseille.
The Ligue 1 outfit have held talks with Dieng’s representatives about extending his stay at the club, but still without a deal, the 22-year-old could now be sold.
The Saints, who currently sit bottom of the Premier League, are one of several clubs interested in signing the Senegalese striker as Nathan Jones looks to bolster his front line in a bid to overcome the slump.
Southampton are interested in signing Bamba Dieng (left) from Ligue 1 team Marseille this month
Marseille are also interested in Lorient striker Terem Moffi, who has been linked to West Ham this month, and could offer Dieng as part of a more effective player deal.
Southampton have been in the market for a striker and were in advanced talks with Villarreal about a move for Dieng’s Senegal teammate Nicolas Jackson.
However, the Saints’ south coast rivals Bournemouth have outbid them after agreeing a fee of £20.3m for the 21-year-old winger.
The Saints wanted Nicolás Jackson from Villarreal, but Bournemouth reached an agreement to sign him
Saints boss Nathan Jones wants to beef up his front line in a bid to beat the slump
Southampton initially wanted to sign Jackson, who has scored two goals in 14 LaLiga games this season, on loan with an option to buy.
They then turned their attention to bringing Jackson in permanently, but Bournemouth’s late offer has put them in prime position to sign the up-and-coming striker.
Dieng has scored twice in 12 games this season, with 10 of those appearances coming in Ligue 1.
Southampton is at the bottom of the Premier League, tied on points with Everton after 20 games played.