Southampton set to snap up two forgotten Premier League outcasts in double transfer swoop

SOUTHAMPTON are set to sign both Ryan Fraser and Mason Holgate on loan.

The Championship side are bolstering their squad following a string of high profile departures and potentially more to come.

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Southampton look set to sign Ryan Fraser on loanCredit: Getty

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Mason Holgate is also heading to the south coastCredit: Getty

Everton remain in talks over a deal to sign Che Adams, though there are disagreements over payment structures.

The current proposal from Goodison Park would see the cash-strapped Toffees pay their first instalment in August next year, which Southampton will not agree to.

Furthermore there is interest in Nathan Tella, Kyle Walker-Peters and Armel Bella-Kotchap at St. Mary’s.

PSV Eindhoven and Luton Town were both keen on a deal to sign Holgate, while the Saints are also close to an agreement with Swansea for England Under-21 defender Nathan Wood.

Southampton have offered £7.5million moving up to £10m, with add-ons but the Swans are holding out for the full £10m as an initial payment.

Midfielder Flynn Downes, who joined on loan from West Ham earlier this week, could make his debut against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.

The south coast club have made a strong start to their season two wins and a draw from their opening three fixtures.

They’ll hope they can continue their form against QPR who have lost their last two games on the trot.

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Russell Martin’s side have already seen a number of big names head for the exit door this summer following the club’s relegation.

Romeo Lavia, James Ward-Prowse and Tino Livramento have all secured immediate returns to the Premier League.