Tonda Eckert
Southampton are expected to sign Manchester City forward Divin Mubama on loan for the season, GIVEMESPORT understands.
The Saints are in the market for a new centre-forward during the summer transfer window after it was confirmed that Ross Stewart, who has now signed for Swansea City, would leave the club at the end of his contract.
Cyle Larin did see his loan move turned permanent this summer, while the Saints also have Damion Downs, who spent last season out on loan, and Cameron Archer as options through the middle of attack.
In terms of outgoings, Southampton are set to lose midfielder Shea Charles, with Fulham agreeing a £30m fee to secure his signature.
The Saints will be hoping to gain promotion to the Premier League, but they've been dealt a tricky start due to a four-point deduction heading into the new season.
Southampton expected to sign Man City starlet
Divin Mubama playing for West Ham in the FA Cup
Southampton are expected to secure the signature of Manchester City forward Divin Mubama on loan for the 2026/2027 season, GMS understands.
Mubama spent last season on loan at Stoke City, but he suffered an ankle injury in January, before bouncing back to full fitness in pre-season.
The 21-year-old has impressed during pre-season with Man City, scoring twice, including against Serie A giants Inter Milan.
Mubama made the move to Man City back in 2024, joining the club from West Ham following the expiration of his contract.
He's struggled to break into the senior squad so far, but that's hardly a surprise given his age and the number of superstar attackers in the side.
Big season ahead for Southampton
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert
With the Saints being so close to gaining promotion to the Premier League last season, it's a huge campaign approaching.
Southampton were, of course, deducted points while also being expelled from the Championship playoffs for spying on opposition teams during the 2025/2026 season.
It was a bitter pill to swallow for the club and supporters, and there's no doubt the Saints need to put things right on the pitch.
Automatic promotion might be difficult due to the quality of sides in the league next term, but a playoff push certainly shouldn't be out o f the question for the south coast side.