Southampton "definitely want to strengthen" forward area at St Mary's

Southampton could sign two more players in order to bolster their attacking options ahead of the transfer deadline, according to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook.

Ralph Hasenhuttl has overseen a busy few months at St Mary’s but could still look to strengthen his squad ahead of the window closing on September 1.

Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos has emerged as a target for the Saints, with The Athletic reporting that talks have been held with the Portuguese giants over a £25 million move.

The outlet claims that a meeting was held after Benfica beat Midtjylland in their third Champions League qualifying round regarding a potential transfer.

If they succeed with their £25 million offer, Ramos will become their new record signing, surpassing the £20 million paid for Danny Ings in 2019.

However, Newcastle are also understood to be targeting the 21-year-old this summer as they too look to bolster their own attack.

Elsewhere, transfer insider Dean Jones has previously told GiveMeSport that Southampton could still go back in for Armando Broja, following his impressive loan spell last term.

Crook understands that Southampton are looking to bring in one or two more players before the window closes.

He adds that the Saints are focusing on adding some more quality to the final third.

When asked how much more business can be expected at Southampton, Crook told GIVEMESPORT: “Probably one to two I’d have thought. They definitely want to strengthen in the forward area.”

It has been a slow start to the season for Southampton, suffering a heavy defeat to Tottenham on the opening day before being held to a draw at home by Leeds.

But the club have busied themselves in the transfer market in preparation for the 2022-23 campaign.

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