Vitinha: Southampton’s pursuit of Portuguese striker in doubt after late Marseille bid | Transfer Centre News

Marseille have come in for Vitinha, putting Southampton’s move for the Braga striker in doubt.

The player is considering his options amid Marseille’s advance.

Vitinha has a release clause of more than £26m which both clubs are prepared to pay.

The decision is now down to the player.

Manager Nathan Jones has said on multiple occasions over the past week they would like to “add potency” to their attack.

The club’s search for a striker stretches back to last summer when they were unable to land any of their targets and that search looks set to rumble on late into Deadline Day.

Southampton also have an interest in Lyon striker Moussa Dembele, who has scored 69 goals in 160 appearances for the French club.

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