Southampton’s Joe Aribo is attracting summer transfer interest in the closing stages of the window.
According to Football Insider, Serie A side Hellas Verona have set their sights on the Nigerian.
Aribo signed for the Saints just 12 months ago in a £10 million deal from Scottish giants Rangers.
The 27-year-old had been a key part of the Rangers side that clinched the Premiership title in 2021, as well as helping the club reach the Europa League final in 2022.
But a disappointing first campaign at Southampton has raised doubts over his future at St. Mary’s.
Aribo has featured off the bench twice from Russell Martin’s first three league games in charge.
Hellas Verona are hoping to secure a loan move for the midfielder, with an option to make the deal permanent next summer.
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The playmaker has fallen down the pecking order at Southampton having initially been made an important part of the team under Ralph Hassenhuttl.
Aribo made just 21 appearances in the Premier League last year, including only 13 starts, contributing two goals and zero assists.
His future is now up in the air amid a lack of game time, with the Italian club now offering a pathway to more regular game time.
Aribo was an unused substitute as the Saints earned a late win over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday afternoon.
Aribo’s game time has amounted to just 10 minutes in the league, with Martin’s side having earned seven points from a possible nine.
Clubs have until 1 September to complete any remaining transfer deals, but it remains to be seen whether Southampton are open to the loan of Aribo before the market closes.