"I'm in contact with his agent" – Journo hints Southampton will "firm up" interest in £10m star

Southampton are set to “firm up their interest” in Fiorentina goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski, according to The Express journalist Ryan Taylor.

Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side are in the market for a new shotstopper with Fraser Forster expected to leave the club, and Taylor reckons the Poland international is a genuine option for Saints.

According to BBC Sport, Forster recently underwent a medical ahead of a proposed move to Spurs and he is set to link up with Antonio Conte’s side in the coming days.

As a result, Southampton need a replacement and have turned their attentions to Dragowski, with the Telegraph reporting that Saints are looking at a £10m deal for the 24 year-old goalkeeper.

The report states that sources at the Italian club may find it difficult to stop him from moving to the Premier League club, while Polish journalist Tomasz Wlodarczyk believes that he will sign for Saints.

Dragowski, who’s about to enter the final 12 months of his deal, lost his place in the side back in October and has played just four times in 2022.

Therefore, Taylor expects Southampton’s interest to increase over the coming weeks, although he said they face competition from newly-promoted Bournemouth.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “Dragowski is a player that they will probably firm up their interest in. I’m in contact with his agent and he’s waiting for something to change.

“He’s been made aware of interest from Southampton and Bournemouth, but there’s nothing concrete at the moment, although with Forster moving on, expect Southampton to firm up their interest.”

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Right now, it would appear that Dragowski would be arriving as Forster’s