Report: Fabrizio Romano Reveals Southampton Are Targeting Manchester City's Issa Kabore
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Southampton line up THIRD transfer from Man City this summer with loan swoop for defender Issa Kabore
SOUTHAMPTON are in talks to make Issa Kabore their third signing from Manchester City this summer. The Burkina Faso defender, 21, played for City Football Group side Troyes on loan last season. 1 Issa Kabore is set for a Prem move as Southampton look for a loan deal after Forest failed with a big-money bidCredit: Getty Nottingham Forest have already seen a £17million bid for the right-back rejected. Saints have now opened talks to take Kabore on a season-long loan. It comes as Southampton also announced the appointment of Joe Shields as the club's new head of senior recruitment. Shields, 35, spent the past nine years at Man City, where he was most recently head of academy recruitment and talent management. Earlier this week, Southampton completed the signing of 18-year-old Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia from Manchester City, after also swooping for Gavin Bazanu. Lavia became the club's fourth signing of the summer. He joins goalkeepers Bazunu and Mateusz Lis, as well as defender Armel Bella-Kotchap. Saints are also closing on signing Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo in a £10m deal. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST NEW CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS Forest, meanwhile, are poised to land Bayern Munich left-back Omar Richards for £7million. The former Reading star has struggled for game time with the German giants. Forest have also reportedly agreed a £17m move for Liverpool centre-back Neco Williams. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan helping Fulham back up to the top flight
Southampton open talks with Man City for Issa Kabore
Southampton have sought to open talks with Manchester City for fullback Issa Kabore. Kabore spent last season with City's French partners Troyes, where he impressed. The Burkina Faso international made 31 appearances for Troyes as they beat the drop following last summer's promotion. The Daily Mail says Saints have opened talks with City about a loan deal for Kabore. The defender is also interesting Nottingham Forest. Need a VPN? Or seeking to switch? Then support Tribal Football by clicking here to sign up with our official partners NordVPN. Not only will you receive the best VPN experience, but also great discounts by signing up via Tribal Football. Thanks for your support!