Southampton face a battle to keep hold of Armel Bella-Kotchap.
The Germany international joined Saints two years ago from VfL Bochum.
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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says TSG Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart are in contact with Saints about ferrying Bella-Kotchap back to Germany.
Bella-Kotchap is under contract with Southampton until 2026.
He spent last season on-loan with PSV Eindhoven.