Southampton Interested in Hull City’s Jaden Philogene

Southampton are interested in signing Hull City starlet Jaden Philogene this summer, TEAMtalk have reported.

The Saints are keen to bolster their squad with fresh attacking talent ahead of their Premier League return after they triumphed in the Championship promotion battle over Leeds last month.

Philogene, who has been described as ‘ridiculous’ by former manager Liam Rosenior, impressed for Hull last season after sealing a deadline day move last summer from Aston Villa.

The 22-year-old, who was Hull’s top scorer in the Championship last season, netted 12 goals and assisted six in 33 appearances for the club.

Philogene led Hull to seventh in the Championship as they narrowly missed out on the playoffs, but he now looks to secure a summer move to the Premier League.

According to TEAMtalk, Southampton and West Ham both show interest in the left-winger – he is even considered a top target for the Hammers.

Philogene cost Hull just around £5m last summer – the Tigers are eyeing a profit if his move to the Premier League materialises this transfer window.

According to TEAMtalk, multiple Premier League and European sides are interested in Philogene, including Southampton and West Ham.

Interest from the English top division has been prominent since the start of the year as back in February, Fabrizio Romano suggested Philogene was on the radar of Premier League clubs.

However, Hull are reportedly ‘reluctant to lose their attacking talisman’ as they are anticipating offers this transfer window.

Philogene, who made his Premier League debut in 2021, appeared in just six games for Aston Villa’s senior side after graduating from their academy.

The talented forward was called up to the England U21 after his superb displays for Hull last season and registered five goal contributions in six games for the Young Lions.