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Southampton are ready to raid south-coast neighbours Brighton for wonderkid Solly March.

The England Under-21 ace was wanted by Saints boss Ronald Koeman 18 months ago, but he ended up passing on the winger due to his inexperience.

However, the Dutchman has reignited his interest in the wideman, who came through the Seagulls’ academy after being spotted at local non-league club Lewes at 17.

A series of eye-catching performances for the Championship pacesetters have catapulted March into the young England reckoning - and made him a target for Premier League clubs.

(Image: Bryn Lennon)

He has played a key role in Chris Hughton’s side’s stunning unbeaten start to the season, and bagged his third goal of the campaign against Birmingham on Saturday.

March was close to joining Newcastle as a teenager, but opted for his hometown outfit as the best place to develop his career.

March, 21, would cost Southampton around £7.5million.