Southampton chase talented Norwich youngster

Norwich City and England U21 star Nathan Redmond is reportedly on the radar for Ronald Koeman's Southampton side this summer.

Southampton chase talented Norwich youngster
Action: Redmond facing Everton for Norwich City in the Premier League (Source: www.edp24.co.uk)
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By Ben Betts

Still at the young age of 21, Nathan Redmond is reported to be a transfer target of Ronald Koeman's Southampton side as they look to bolster their attacking options.

The England Under-21 international has been regularly involved with Norwich City's Championship promotion push this season. The skillful, eye-catching winger played a big part in his side's 1-1 draw at Portman Road on Saturday as The Canaries look to make an immediate return to the Premier League through the play-offs.

But, So'ton boss Koeman will be looking to poach the youngster this summer in time for a possible European campaign in the 2015-16 season. The South-coast side are currently one point behind rivals Tottenham with two games remaining and should they snatch a sixth placed finish, the Saints will find themselves in a European competition for the first time in over a decade.

Redmond, who is likely to be named in Gareth Southgate's Under-21 squad for the upcoming European Championships this summer, has previously played in the UEFA Europa League during his time with Birmingham City. He has made 43 league appearances for Alex Neil's side this season, heavily contributing to their 3rd place finish.

Should The Canaries fall short in the play-offs, you can bet that Southampton, along with a number of top-flight clubs will be hot on the doorstep for Remond's signature.

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Ben joined the VAVEL team in June 2014 and has since gone on to become an active member of both The Football League and Serie A offices. At the age of 19 he is currently on a gap year, working at a local college before he embarks on a Finance, Accounting and Management degree at the University of Nottingham.