3 forwards Southampton should look to sign in January

Paul Georges Ntep

A forward out of contract in the summer, Paul Georges Ntep is likely to leave French side Rennes when the window reopens in January.

This has alerted a few Premier League clubs, one of which being Southampton, such has been the 24-year-old’s decent start to life at Rennes.

He has netted 16 Ligue 1 goals in 66 appearances for the French side and, although that is not hugely prolific, he also works well for the team, either as a forward or as a winger.

This has been recognised on the international stage, with two caps for France in 2015, and it seems that his next destination could well be in England.

Ntep is unlikely to sign a new deal at Rennes and, based on Puel’s previous stint in France and knowledge of the leagues, the French forward could be tempted by a move to Southampton.