Southampton are in talks with released Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley.

Barkley terminated his deal with Chelsea earlier this week.

Barkley, 28, agreed to tear up his £110,000 a week contract in order to find a fresh challenge.

And it appears he could be set to stay in the Premier League with Southampton planning to offer him a deal, report the Daily Mail.

Ralph Hasenhuttl is reportedly keen to add midfield cover following the injury to Romeo Lavia in the 2-1 win over Chelsea on Tuesday.