Southampton are willing to spend big to sign a 'superb' £33m ace in January

Southampton According to press reports, the English club Chelsea is willing to spend a large sum to sign a “wonderful” player in the January transfer window.

Change is needed quickly at St. Mary's

The Saints have already found themselves somewhat cut off at the bottom of the Premier League The table, and Ipswich Town's shock 2-0 win over Chelsea did them no favors. Midway through the season, Ivan Juric's side find themselves 10 points from safety, which is insurmountable, but change is needed quickly if they are to avoid relegation back to the Championship.

One of Southampton's main problems this season is scoring goals, having found the back of the net just 12 times in the Premier League, the fewest of any team.

As such, the Brighton & Hove Albion striker Ivan Ferguson has been identified as the targetwith the Seagulls likely wanting to allow the Irishman to leave on loan this winter.

Saints are desperate for a goalscorer if they are to avoid relegation, but they also appear keen to strengthen their ranks in other areas.

According to reports from Spain. Southampton are one of the teams most interested in signing Sergi Altimira Next January, but the Real Betis midfielder will not be cheap.

Betis are aware of the interest in the 23-year-old, and they have made it clear that any potential player would have to pay his release clause, which is set at €40m (£33m).

Interestingly, the Saints would be willing to pay that much for a deal over the line, and talks could intensify when the transfer window opens on Wednesday.

Altimira impresses Real Betis

It was praised as “brilliant” Reviewed by members of the Spanish media earlier this season, Altimira has emerged as a key player for Betis this season, racking up a total 25 Appear in all competitions.

The Spaniard had a particularly impressive performance against FC Helsinki in the Conference League earlier this month, winning Seven Of the eight ground duels he played, he made four tackles.

After achieving an average of 1.64 Blocks per 90 over the past year, the Betis player ranked in the 85th percentile compared to his peers in the position, which shows his defensive ability.

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However, there are doubts as to whether the midfielder is the type of signing Southampton need this winter, given his price and current struggles in front of goal.

Southampton will spend £33m More expensive Signing all the time, Juric might be better off investing that money in other areas of the team, such as a striker.

Ferguson should be the Saints' priority signing this winter, even if only on loan, given he has already proven his goal-scoring ability in the Premier League.