Southampton eyeing Micah Richards as Clyne replacement?

Southampton are pondering over a summer move for Micah Richards, should they lose Nathaniel Clyne at the end of the season.

Richards joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Manchester City last summer, and has since then been in good form for La Viola.

According to The People, Saints are aware of the impending interest from top Premier League clubs for their right-back Nathaniel Clyne.

The report adds that the South Coast outfit have already earmarked Richards as an option, should Clyne decided to exit St.Mary's this summer.

Richards has recently revealed of his desire to ply his trade in Italy next season