Speculation in the English media over the past 24 hours suggests that West Ham United and Newcastle are a summer start for Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina.
Lemina, 27, has been on Southampton’s books since 2017 after the Serie A heavyweight Premier League, Juventus.
However, the transfer of the international from Gabon to St. Mary’s was disappointing.
In fact, after partnering with Galatasaray on loan last summer, Lemina retired before the start of the existing campaign.
The midfielder moved to Craven Cottage, to line up Fulham on the back of the club’s top flight comeback.
And Lemina, for the most part, has continued to impress ever since. In total, the former Marseille player has amassed 25 Premier League appearances, marking a solitary goal in the process.
Mario Lemina selects Mo Salah’s pocket on the edge of the Liverpool area before hitting a low effort in front of Alisson for the inaugural game!?
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 7, 2021
Fulham is believed to have the option to buy the midfielder as part of his loan, but as Scott Parker’s men get closer and closer to returning to the championship, such a move is unlikely.
Ralph Hasenhuttl, however, is also excited that Lemina will join Southampton’s team before next season.
In turn, a sale is the ultimate realistic result.
According to the last word that has been around the media, then Saints deserve not to run out of contenders, if he decides to sanction the final departure of his half-runner on loan.
According to a report by the Guardian, West Ham and Newcastle are very interested in signing Lemina.
In fact, it is even noted that “a first touch of possible movement has been established with those around him. “
Meanwhile, a sum of about 7 million pounds is enough to land the 27-year-old.
– The Guardian (@guardian) April 29, 2021