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Leeds transfer shock: Premier League club plot raid for star man
SOUTHAMPTON are plotting a raid on Leeds for star defender Pontus Jansson, according to reports.
Southampton are interested in signing Leeds star Pontus Jansson
The Premier League club have apparently been interested in the 26-year-old for some time and were linked with a move for him when he was contemplating quitting former club Malmo.
He eventually joined Torino on a free transfer in 2014 before being loaned out to Championship side Leeds where he has impressed enough to earn a permanent three-year-deal.
Southampton view Pontus Jansson as the ideal replacement for Jose Fonte
However, ClubCall claim Southampton have been impressed by his impressive displays this season and are keen to renew their interest in him.
It is claimed Saints sent scouts to watch the Swede as Leeds beat Sheffield Wednesday last weekend to keep their Premier League promotion hopes alive.
Leeds boss Garry Monk will be determined to keep Pontus Jansson
The report adds Saints view Jansson as an ideal replacement for Jose Fonte, who left the club for West Ham in January.
But securing his signature in the summer will prove to be difficult if Leeds can secure a long-awaited return to the top flight.