Southampton are closing in on the signing of Dutch defender Wesley Hoedt, 23, from Lazio after making a £15m bid

Southampton are closing in on a £15.4m move for Lazio's Dutch defender Wesley Hoedt, 23

Southampton will make a £15m move for Lazio's Netherlands defender Wesley Hoedt if defender Virgil van Dijk leaves the club before the summer transfer window closes

Liverpool are stepping up their chase for Virgil van Dijk with Southampton preparing for his exit with a £12m bid for Lazio's Wesley Hoedt.