Southampton have identified Romain Perraud as their preferred choice in their search for a new left-back. Southampton are hopeful of winning the race for the 23 year-old Brest defender who is valued at around £9m. Southampton have identified Romain Perraud as their preferred choice for a new left-backSouthampton have been keen to strengthen their full back options for some time and their need for a new left-back has increased with Ryan Bertrand leaving when his contract expires this month. If they can land Perraud, it would represent Southampton's second raid on Ligue 1 side Brest in the last year. Brest finished 17th in the French league but Perraud was one of their standout performers and chipped in with three goals and seven assists from his left-back role.

Source: Daily Mail June 07, 2021 22:36 UTC