THE summer transfer window is currently closed until Monday, June 16, due to FIFA rules about how long it can be consecutively open for.
As a result, nothing is imminent for Saints by way of new arrivals, but the Championship club continue to be linked with interest in players.
No rumours have been verified by sources yet, and should be taken with a pinch of salt, but could give an indication of the club's targets.
Here are all of the latest Saints transfer rumours in one place...
Greek international striker linked again
Once again, there's no shortage of suitors for Fotis Ioannidis this summer!
— Hellas Football (@HellasFooty) June 13, 2025
Southampton, Leicester City, Crystal Palace and Fiorentina are all reportedly keen on luring him away from Panathinaikos. It's understood that offers only in the region of 20-million Euros will be enough… pic.twitter.com/Klv75QyznL
Saints have been named as one of three English clubs who have reportedly made an approach to sign Greek international Fotis Ioannidis.
Ioannidis is said to be of interest to Saints, Crystal Palace and Leicester City, and could be available for transfer this summer for around £17million.
Ioannidis, 25, has been linked with Saints previously, and the Panathinaikos captain netted 11 goals in 42 appearances for the Greek side last season.
The six-foot one-inch forward featured as a substitute against England in Athens in November, and scored against Bulgaria this week.
Rumours persist surrounding Chilean winger
Lucas Cepeda 🔥🇨🇱 @ColoColo#GloriaEterna pic.twitter.com/uvGrGjhQsh
— CONMEBOL Libertadores (@Libertadores) April 23, 2025
Reports in Chile have claimed Saints have made an offer for Colo Colo attacker Lucas Cepeda, who could be loaned out from St Mary's.
River Plate are reportedly also interested in the 22 year old, who has won five caps for Chile and is said to be valued at around £3.7million.
Left-footer Cepeda already boasts three goals for his country, and has helped his club side to win the Chilean Championship and Super Cup.
Several news publications in South America have linked Saints with Cepeda this week, although Saints sources were unable to verify the claims.
Saints among sides interested in Swiss league striker
Three points for teammate #3 💪🏽 @FCSG_1879 pic.twitter.com/3FL2cqQKRm
— Willem Geubbels (@WillemGeubbels) April 21, 2024
Lyon and Monaco academy graduate Willem Geubbels is a 23 year old French striker currently plying his trade at St Gallen, in Switzerland's top tier.
Geubbels still has two years on his contract and scored 14 goals in 31 league matches last season, taking his St Gallen total to 27 in 92.
French media have claimed that Saints are among the sides interested in the forward, who is said to be valued at £8.5million by his current side.
Saints could be in the market for a striker this summer if Paul Onuachu departs, although they have Ross Stewart and Cameron Archer.
Aston Villa defender linked again amid expected move
Back to work 💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/InTlNegBc2
— Kaine Kesler (@KaineKeslerHayd) March 29, 2025
A link has remerged to Aston Villa right back Kaine Kesler-Hayden, who spent last season on loan at second tier Preston, registering 44 appearances.
The Villa youngster is a former England youth international and has played 134 senior games by the age of 22, including three in the Premier League.
Birmingham-born Kesler-Hayden has impressed in loan spells at Swindon Town, MK Dons, Huddersfield Town and Plymouth Argyle prior to Preston.
Saints will look to sign a right-back amid the impending departure of Kyle Walker-Peters, with Kesler-Hayden expected to depart Villa Park.
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