Southampton enter race to sign Rennes forward Paul-Georges Ntep… but face competition from Arsenal and Liverpool
The French club are set to cash in, in January, with the 24-year-old unlikely to sign a new contract with the Ligue 1 outfit
SOUTHAMPTON have entered the race to sign Rennes forward Paul-Georges Ntep.
The 24-year-old France international is set to be sold by Rennes in January as he has refused to sign a new contract.
Rather than lose him for nothing in the summer, the French side hope to recoup some of his worth with a number of clubs believed to be interested.
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As well as The Saints, Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool are believed to be monitoring Ntep's situation.
And Rennes' Ligue 1 rivals Lyon could also throw their hat into the ring for the explosive forward, who can also play wide left.
Who is Paul-Georges Ntep?
Club - Rennes
Age - 24
Position - Striker/left-winger
International - France (2 caps)
Previous clubs - Auxerre
Transfer value - £10million
Southampton coach Claude Puel knows all about Ntep following his time coaching in France.
And the prospective signing of Ntep at St Mary's would temper the loss of Sofiane Boufal, who will be called up by Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations.