Fiorentina could compete with Southampton for the signing of Monaco youngster Lucas Ocampos, [football] direct news understands.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(“div-gpt-ad-1389116196215-0”); });The Argentine winger has recently emerged as a target for Saints manager Mauricio Pochettino, who is already on the lookout for new additions for next season, though the club may now face competition for his signature.Although Ocampos has performed well this season, his long-term future at the Ligue 1 side remains uncertain as the club look likely to continue their big spending from last summer.With even more big names likely to follow the likes of Radamel Falcao and Joao Moutinho to Monaco, Ocampos may become available, and Fiorentina will hope to lure him to Italy.Having lost key attacking midfielder Adem Ljajic last summer, La Viola boss Vincenzo Montella is still eyeing up potential replacements in that position, with Ocampos seemingly now high on his list of priorities.

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