Currently on a deal with Empoli until June 2018, Italian attacking midfielder Riccardo Saponara (24), whom Azzurri are determined not to let leave, has been now targeted by Southampton, with Claude Puel ready to make his last-minute move of him.
Former AC Milan player is still tracked by Sassuolo and Torino as well, and a €20/£17m might get the deal done, despite Empoli not being thrilled to let him leave.
Source: transfermarketweb.com