Niklas Stark to join Southampton?

Hertha Berlin player Niklas Stark is wanted by Southampton. The defender plays for Germany's under 21 side.

Stark is comfortable playing in a variety of different positions and this versatility has caught the eye of Saints manager Claude Puel.

Southampton will bid a reported 7.5 million euros for the player in the January transfer window.

Werder Bremen and West Brom are also interested in Stark.