According to the press in Italy Saints have made an official offer for Lazio's Dutch defender Wesley Hoedt, but not as a replacement for Virgil Van Dijk.
Saints have apparently lodged an official bid for Wesley Hoedt and according to the Press in Italy it has matched Lazio's 17 million Euros valuation.
However reports in England are saying that Hoedt will not be signed as a replacement for Virgil Van Dijk and that the club's position remains unchanged and that Van Dijk will not be sold.
Hoedt was an unused sub for Lazio in the Italian SuperCoppa at the weekend and the reports from Italy say this was because of the bid received and that talks are now at an advanced stage.
Hoedt looks a good match for Saints although it remains to be seen if he does form a partenership with his Dutch International team mate in the Saints defence.