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Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is lining up Feyenoord midfielder Jordy Clasie to replace Arsenal target Morgan Schneiderlin.

The Saints are resigned to losing France World Cup star Schneiderlin in the summer, even if they maintain their shock Champions League challenge.

Boss Koeman believes Holland international Clasie, nicknamed the 'Dutch Xavi', is the man to step into Schneiderlin's shoes.

Clasie played under Koeman at Feyenoord and admitted he was heartbroken when the Barcelona legend quit to move to St Mary's last summer.

Koeman will face competition from Arsenal and Liverpool.

Schniederlin came close to quitting Saints last summer and revealed earlier in the season he wants to play for a 'big club.'