Arron Sanders takes a look at the latest news in the national media that suggests Saints could be on the verge of a major signing.
According to the Sun Southampton have made an offer of 17.5 million for Monaco striker Guido Carrillo and awaiting a response from the french side.
Saints are set to be without top scorer Charlie Austin for the next two months due to injury, while remaining strikers Shane Long and Manolo Gabbiadini have struggled for goals so far this season.
And Carrillo, who played under Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino at Estudiantes, appears to have been identified as a possible solution to the club's scoring woes.
The 26-year-old moved to Monaco two-and-half-years ago, but has only made 22 Ligue 1 starts since then.
Impressively, though, Carrillo has still managed 15 goals in 65 league outings overall.
According to the Sun, Southampton are awaiting a decision from Monaco as to whether or not they will be allowed to discuss personal terms with the player.
The report adds that Saints also are instrested with moves for Arsenal and West Ham United strikers Theo Walcott and Andy Carroll and have cooled their interest in Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge.
What do you make of the latest report that Saints hold an interest in both Carrillo and Andy Carroll this winter? Would you welcome any of these to the South coast?