Sturridge has struggled to command a regular place at Liverpool this season and could move to the Saints on loan for the rest of the campaign, according to the Telegraph.

The club have also been linked with bids for out-of-favour Arsenal winger Theo Walcott and Manchester United's Luke Shaw, who both started their careers on the south coast.

A move for Fulham wonderkid Ryan Sessegnon has also been discussed, but TalkSport claims Real Madrid and Manchester United lead the queue for the 17-year-old.