Juventus midfielder to have Saints medical on Monday
Arsenal, Everton and West Ham have also been linked to the Gabonese international, who has failed to establish himself as a starter in Italy.
The 23-year-old midfielder only started eight games at Juventus last season, finding himself replaced early on and only managing one goal in total all season.
The former Marseille man is expected to undergo a medical on Monday. He is reported to have turned down Stoke, and chosen the Saints.
The midfielder was sold to Juventus last summer for €9.5 million, the Bianconeri exercising their clause after he had failed to shine in a season-long loan, mostly due to injuries.
The €20m fee will increase to €22m with add-ons, making the 23-year-old the most expensive player in Southampton’s history, overtaking last summer’s signing Sofiane Boufal.
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