Southampton will be up against a player they are said to be keen on, Mamadou Sakho, when they play Crystal Palace.
Mamadou Sakho has been pivotal to Crystal Palace’s revival
Southampton will have the opportunity to take a thorough look at a widely reported transfer target on Wednesday evening when they host Crystal Palace.
Mamadou Sakho, who is playing for the Eagles on loan from Liverpool, is said to be of interest to Southampton with the Liverpool Echo the latest publication to report that they are keen.
In the same article it is said that Liverpool will are going to put a price tag of £30m on the defender come summer, while Napoli are also interested in the French international.
Given how he’s played for Palace, an attempt from them to sign him permanently would appear inevitable too.
Sam Allardyce’s side have won all four matches Sakho has started and conceded just a lone goal in the process, which came in the 2-1 win at Chelsea.
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The Frenchman has been lauded for his impact, as the side had lost six of the seven Premier League fixtures that proceeded this run, and Southampton will now be able to witness that in the flesh.
The Saints will also have an opportunity to assess how Sakho fares with a new centre-back partner as both James Tomkins – who he hair been paired with for the four wins – is injured, as is Scott Dann who has been operating as the first choice replacement.
The fee being talked about would make him Southampton’s most expensive buy ever so the club needs to be convinced of his qualities, making the Wednesday’s game invaluable.
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