Southampton: Interest in £40.5m duo a 'real sign of promise'

Southampton being linked with Tete and Boubacar Kamara indicates that the club are moving in the right direction, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

With the Saints almost guaranteed their place in the Premier League for next season, they can start planning ahead to try to strengthen their squad this summer.

Tete has been linked with a number of Premier League teams recently, including Southampton, Everton and West Ham, while European clubs such as AC Milan and Ajax have also been monitoring the Shakhtar Donetsk winger.

However, Ligue 1 side Lyon have ended up winning the race for his signature, as confirmed on Thursday afternoon. His deal is until the end of the season, meaning that he may still be available this summer.

The competition to land Kamara is also fierce. The 22-year-old is out of contract at Marseille in June, and is being tracked by Manchester United and Tottenham, plus Southampton.

Reigning Spanish champions Atletico Madrid have emerged as the favourites to sign him, though.

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Southampton have a new majority owner in the shape of Serbian-born businessman Dragan Solak, and Jones thinks Southampton being linked with players such as Tete and Kamara, who have a combined valuation of £40.5m according to Transfermarkt, shows ambition that should excite fans.

When asked about the Premier League outfit showing interest in Tete and Kamara, Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “I think it’s a real sign of promise. I think Southampton are intending to be competitive in the market and look for players that don’t just fit into the squad but fit into the first team.”

Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side looks set to end the season in mid-table, which would be an