Southampton finally have a new manager in place and could now be set to firm up their transfer activity this summer amid their pursuit of a promising forward, per a report.
Southampton prepare for life under Will Still
Following months of speculation, Will Still has been installed as Saints' new boss for the forthcoming season and will be tasked with leading the Championship side back to the top shelf of the English pyramid.
Making no secret of his desire to succeed, the former Lens boss has promised a big summer is on the way at St Mary's to get his side back to where they belong, which in his opinion is the Premier League stage.
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He stated: "There is huge potential here and we have a great opportunity to do something special. The project that has been laid out to me is very impressive and, all together, I believe we can build a clear identity and a very positive future for the team.
"I'm eager to get to work this summer and start building a close-knit group that can make everyone proud and ultimately get us back to where we belong; in the Premier League."
Signing on for three years, Still has beaten the likes of Steven Gerrard, Danny Rohl and Tom Cleverley to the Southampton job, so it is fair to say there is a level of expectation on his shoulders to deliver promotion.
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Laying down the law as his side prepare to spend this summer, Saints have now set their eyes on an exciting striker from the continent who could be on the move for a bargain fee.
Southampton want to acquire £4m+ forward William Boving
According to Football Insider, Southampton are in the mix to sign Sturm Graz forward William Boving after playing a major role in helping the Austrian Bundesliga holders defend their crowd this term.
Labelled "talented" by Peter Christiansen, the 21-year-old has registered 11 goals and 10 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions this term. He is expected to feature for Denmark in their Under-21 EURO 2025 bid this summer.
William Boving's excellent campaign at Sturm Graz - Austrian Bundesliga (Fotmob)
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Said to be available for around £4.2 million, he is also attracting interest from clubs in Germany, Spain and Italy ahead of the window. With his potential to develop not going unnoticed, Southampton have sent scouts to watch the star on a number of occasions this campaign as they seek firepower through the middle.
Furthermore, his versatility can also see Boving operate on the left flank or as a foil for the main striker, which may come in handy if Mateus Fernandes or Tyler Dibling leave the South Coast outfit by the time the window closes.