The Saints are straight back to the Premier League after relegation a year ago.
They are now set to play in the top flight in the 2024/2025 season, which leads to their interest in Ings.
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Per talkSPORT, they are likely to put in an offer for the West Ham United forward.
Ings is out of favor at the Hammers, who are likely to go on a summer spending spree.
The forward is unlikely to feature in the plans of incoming head coach Julen Lopetegui.