SAINTS are reportedly among the list of clubs interested in Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

The 31 year old is said to be keen on an exit from Selhurst Park having fallen behind Dean Henderson in the pecking order.

Johnstone, a four-time England international, made 20 appearances for Palace in the Premier League last season but missed the final stretch through injury.

TalkSport report that Southampton, Nottingham Forest and Wolves are interested in signing the Manchester United academy graduate.

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Russell Martin has previously outlined that Southampton's chances of signing a new shot-stopper will be dictated by one of their current goalkeepers leaving.

Alex McCarthy is viewed as the first-choice, with Mat Lis and Joe Lumley vying to be his backup for the Premier League season.

Lumley is yet to feature in pre-season, while Martin expects Lis to want first-team football after his loan spell at Goztepe last season.

Regular first-choice goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has been ruled out until at least 2025 after rupturing his Achilles at the end of last season.