Southampton have a strong core of young talent coming through the club at the moment but they are looking to add to their ranks in the summer.
According to the Liverpool Echo, Southampton are one of a number of sides eager to sign highly-rated Newcastle defender Lewis Gibson in the summer.
The report claims that Everton are leading the race to sign the 16-year-old at the end of the season but Celtic, along with Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Southampton are all keen.
Gibson made his debut for the Newcastle U18 side in January and has also been called up to their U23s on a few occasions as he progresses through the ranks at St. James’ Park
The versatile defender can play centre-back or left-back and is set to become a free agent when his contract with the newly-promoted club expires at the end of next season.
Currently away with the England U17 side on international duty, Gibson has been touted for a big future in the game and would be an exciting prospect for the Saints to add.
