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Southampton close to signing £10m player compared to Justin Kluivert and also in talks over another deal

TBR Football understand Southampton are close to signing Albert Gronbaek from Rennes – and remain in talks with the Ligue 1 side over a deal for Glen Kamara.

The Saints seemingly need a miracle to survive in the Premier League this season – with Southampton currently ten points off safety after accumulating just six points from a possible 66.

Ivan Juric, who is keen to keep Tyler Dibling, did manage to coax some sort of positive effort out of Southampton on Sunday during the 3-2 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, with the Saints almost fighting back from 3-0 down at the City Ground.

Now, sources have informed TBR Football that Southampton are close to signing a new player for the Croatian, as everybody at the St Mary’s Stadium tries to eat up that ten-point gap as quickly as possible.

Southampton close to signing Albert Gronbaek from Rennes

Graeme Bailey – Chief Correspondent at TBR Football – has now been informed that Southampton are close to signing the Denmark international.

We understand Gronbaek will initially arrive on loan – but if the Dane impresses at Southampton, the Saints will have an option to turn the deal permanent this summer.

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The 23-year-old only arrived at Rennes back in July 2024, moving from Bodø/Glimt for a sum of (£10m).

However, Gronbaek’s situation has changed drastically since his arrival, with the man from Risskov not wanted by Jorge Sampaoli – who replaced Julien Stephan back in November.

The attacking midfielder – who compare to Bournemouth No.19 Justin Kluivert – has scored two goals and provided one assist across 16 appearances in Ligue 1 this season.

Southampton also remain in talks to sign Glen Kamara from Rennes

Gronbaek may not be the only player swapping Rennes for Southampton this winter.

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TBR Football revealed in December that Southampton were in talks to sign Glen Kamara from Rennes – another player who has fallen out of favour under Sampaoli.

We understand these talks are ongoing – although an agreement is yet to be reached like it has in regards to Gronbaek.