Southampton midfielder Sofiane Boufal is eager to help Moussa Djenepo maintain his early season form.

With his close friend having an excellent start to life on the south coast, Boufal has taken him under his wing.

“Moussa is my brother," explained Boufal to the Daily Echo.

“I am happy to play with him and I am also happy for the club because they have bought a very good player.

“When we play together I am excited because I know him, and he knows me and how we play. We enjoy our time together."

Speaking more specifically about guiding the summer signing, Boufal added: “Of course. I am like that, if I can help a young player then I will do it.

“I have experience in England and I have given him advice about the things that I did wrong.

“I said what is a good way and what is a bad way. I want to help him a lot so that he doesn't lose time and to know everything quickly.

“I was speaking with him about my mistakes about how I lost time and the bad things I did.

“I want to help him stay focused on what he needs to do, even if he doesn't play.

“I want him to be ready to smash the Premier League."