Southampton: Three further January transfer links for Saints

By Marc Walker | Jan 14, 2019

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Che Adams of Birmingham City battles with Chris Mepham of Brentford during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Birmingham City at Griffin Park on October 2, 2018 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /

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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND – MARCH 06: Ollie Watkins of Brentford celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with Emiliano Macrondes of Brentford during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burton Albion and Brentford at the Pirelli Stadium on March 6, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /

Ollie Watkins – Forward, Brentford

Attackers will also be high on the Saints list too after the sale of Manolo Gabbiadini to Sampdoria recently.

The same report from skysports.com that links Mepham has 23-year-old forward Ollie Watkins as a target for the club.

His ability to play across the frontline will be attractive to Saints with a lack of options currently at St Mary’s. He contributes well – largely from the left-wing – and has seven goals and four assists so far this season.

Watkins’ overall scoring record in the Football League has seen him contribute to 70 goals in 150 appearances for both Exeter City and Brentford. This included 16 goals and 13 assists to help Exeter to the League Two play-offs.

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