As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Southampton eyeing Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield

Southampton are eyeing Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield.

The Daily Mail says Arfield is understood to be a target for the Saints.

The 30-year-old already has substantial Premier League experience with Burnley and could be available for around £3million.

The Saints recruitment team — led by director of football operations Ross Wilson — are making a conscious decision of targeting more homegrown players this summer.

There is a feeling inside St Mary's that part of the reason they have struggled over the past to seasons is because they have moved away from having a British nucleus within their squad.

Video of the day:

About the author

Paul Vegas

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free