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‘Would love this’, ‘Bizarre’: Southampton fans react to links with Willi Orban

Willi Orban of RB Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Red Bull Arena on December 16, 2018 in Leipz...
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Southampton are allegedly keen on the RB Leipzig defender.

Willi Orban of Leipzig reacts during the 1.Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Schalke 04 at Red Bull Arena on October 28, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany.

According to a report from the Daily Mail, Southampton are lining up a move for RB Leipzig captain Willi Orban, and some Saints fans took to Twitter in reaction to the speculation.

Ralph Hasenhüttl has undoubtedly made a big impact since taking over as manager at St Mary’s last month, but his Saints team are far from safe from the threat of relegation.

The Austrian will undoubtedly be looking to bolster his ranks this month, with the addition of a top quality centre-back surely featuring highly on his wish-list.

Southampton have conceded 39 Premier League goals this season – the fifth worst in the entire division, so Orban would surely be a welcome addition for the south coast club.

Besiktas' Dutch midfielder Jeremain Lens (R) and Leipzig's German defender Willi Orban vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League group G football match RB Leipzig vs Besiktas in...

The Hungary international is vastly experienced, despite being only 26-years-old. He is strong in the air, and possesses fantastic leaderships skills – something that the Saints currently desperately lack.

Some Southampton fans took to Twitter in reaction to reports linking their club with a move for the centre-back…