Southampton make improved bid of £10m for Swansea’s Nathan Wood… with Russell Martin eyeing the England youth international as a replacement for Germany-bound Armel Bella-Kotchap
Southampton have made a revised bid for Swansea City defender Nathan Wood of around £8million plus add-ons.
The England U21 international is understood to have informed Swansea that he would like to link up with former manager Russell Martin.
Swansea head coach Michael Duff confirmed a first bid had been rejected for the 21-year-old, but Southampton have returned with an offer worth up to £10m.
Southampton are keen to strengthen at centre-back with Armel Bella-Kotchap attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich and after the departures of Mohammed Salisu and Duje Caleta-Car. Lyanco also has interest from clubs in Europe and his native Brazil.
Southampton’s offer is still believed to fall below Swansea’s asking price. They paid around £300,000 to sign him from Middlesbrough last summer.
Southampton have made a revised bid for Swansea City defender Nathan Wood (pictured left) of around £8million plus add ons
Southampton’s offer is still believed to fall below Swansea’s asking price. They paid around £300,000 to sign him from Middlesbrough last summer