GETTY Southampton are interested in signing Leeds star Pontus Jansson

The Premier League club have apparently been interested in the 26-year-old for some time and were linked with a move for him when he was contemplating quitting former club Malmo. He eventually joined Torino on a free transfer in 2014 before being loaned out to Championship side Leeds where he has impressed enough to earn a permanent three-year-deal.

GETTY Southampton view Pontus Jansson as the ideal replacement for Jose Fonte

However, ClubCall claim Southampton have been impressed by his impressive displays this season and are keen to renew their interest in him. It is claimed Saints sent scouts to watch the Swede as Leeds beat Sheffield Wednesday last weekend to keep their Premier League promotion hopes alive.

GETTY Leeds boss Garry Monk will be determined to keep Pontus Jansson

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