Reports in Portugal have suggested that former Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen could be available on a free transfer from Benfica and that Southampton could be one of the likely destinations.
Jan Vertonghen is 35, but he still played in all but 4 of Benfica's Portuguese League games last season, however this coming season he looks to be destined for a place on the bench most weeks.
Media sources in Portugal are saying that after two solid years service he could well be allowed to leave on a free transfer, Saints are one of the clubs who are being linked, others include Club Brugge in his native Belgium as well as Fc Copenhagen in Denmark.
On the face of it Vertonghen could be just the man that Saints need, an experienced player who has done it at the highest level and even at 35 is still doing it. He is still also in the Belgium squad and has played this year, although he seems to be there now for his experience rather than as a first choice.
But Saints will need to act fast, Club Brugge are said to have sent scouts to Benfica's game against Dinamo Kiev in the Champions League last night and are set to make a move.
I for one would be delighted if he came to St Mary's, although his age is against him, a short term job is what we need at the moment.