According to the printed version of Marca, via Sport Witness, Southampton are yet to make an offer for Malaga midfielder Recio.

It was said yesterday that Southampton had made a €6m bid for Recio, but Marca have now refuted that claim.

Marca say that no official bid has been made for Recio, but that several English sides have spoken to Recio with proposals. Southampton could be one of these sides, but no teams are named by Marca.

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Southampton manager Claude Puel is still looking to strengthen his Saints team this summer ahead of a long season of Premier League and Europa League football.

Recio could be a good addition to the Saints midfield. The 25-year-old impressed last season for Malaga and regarded as a top player in Spain. Although, he is yet to be capped by his country.

So, Southampton are yet to make an offer for Recio, but a bid could materialise in the coming days.