This is Southampton’s dream January midfield including this key target

CM – Tiemoue Bakayoko

French midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has been attracting interest from Southampton and Manchester United in recent months, and it seems that a deal could take place in January.

Don Balon have reported that Monaco are willing to let the 22-year-old leave the club, and it’s the Saints that should do all they can to bring him to St Mary’s.

The defensive midfielder would hugely complement Romeu in the middle of the park, as Bakayoko is extremely adept at sitting in front of the back four and breaking up play, but also launching attacks from the midfield.

Puel may face competition for the youngster from United, but if he can get a deal done for the Frenchman, Southampton’s midfield would be significantly strengthened.