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Southampton agree deal to sign Schneiderlin replacement after midfielder's Man United move
SOUTHAMPTON have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Feyenoord midfielder Jordy Clasie.
Southampton have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Jordy Clasie
According to the Daily Echo, Southampton and Feyenoord have reached an agreement over the midfielder's transfer.
The Dutch star is expected to join Saints for a £7million fee with £1.5m in add-ons, according to reports in the Netherlands.
Southampton officials hope the move can be completed before the squad travel to Holland on Friday for the second stage of their pre-season preparations.
Clasie is set to replace Morgan Schneiderlin following the Frenchman's move to Manchester United on Monday.
The 24-year-old will reunite with manager Ronald Koeman whom he played under while he was manager at De Kuip.