Southampton are interested in Lorient centre-back Bruno Ecuele Manga.

Saints are preparing to lose outspoken centre-half Dejan Lovren to Liverpool in the coming days.

L'Equipe says Manga has been identified as a possible target for Saints.

However, the 25-year-old, who has one year remaining on his contract, has also been linked with Lazio, Roma and Borussia Monchengladbach.

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