Southampton are being linked with a January move to sign Atalanta defender Rafael Toloi.
According to Sportmediaset, as cited on Tutto Mercato Web, the Saints are keeping tabs on the defender.
Toloi is yet to commit to a new contract with the Serie A club and there are now suggestions that he could move on in the new year.
His current deal with Atalanta runs until 2020, but Southampton could swoop in January as they bid to strengthen their defence.
Toloi has been a regular feature for Atalanta this season, making four appearances in Serie A.
The former Brazilian youth international has been at the club since joining from Sao Paulo in 2015. He has also previously enjoyed a loan spell at Roma.
The Saints’ defensive record is by no means the worst in the league, but having conceded five in their last three, some supporters believe that Mark Hughes needs to strengthen at the back.
