LATEST UPDATE: Southampton is prepared to make an offer for a “exceptional” forward, but one condition must be met.

Southampton, who are currently ranked fourth in the Championship, is nevertheless determined to return to the Premier League right away.

Despite having a game in hand, Russell Martin’s team is six points behind Leeds United, who hold the final automatic promotion slot.

The Saints can’t afford any more mistakes with ten games left in the demanding season, following a setback last month that resulted in three straight losses.

One rumored target has surfaced, and Director of Football Jason Wilcox will already be making plans for the summer transfer window.

Southampton and Juventus striker Matias Soule are connected.

OnTheMinute reports that Southampton is getting ready to move for Matias Soule, who is currently on a season-long loan from Juventus to Serie A team Frosinone.

The 20-year-old wide player for a team struggling to stay in the bottom half of the table has had an incredible season, scoring 10 goals and dishing out two assists.

Al-Ittihad of the Saudi Pro League made Juventus an offer in January of this year, but the agreement was never finalized. According to Calcio Mercato, the Italian powerhouses estimate that their youngster is worth £34 million.

Three Premier League teams, including Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, and Brentford, are vying for his services, according to the article.

The acquisition of Soule by Southampton is contingent upon their ability to get promotion back to the premier league, which is still up in the air at this time.

What kind of athlete does Matias Soule play?
When Soule was profiled on the Football Talent Scout website in January, they gave him a potential rating of 9.5/10, meaning they thought he may end up being one of the world’s top wingers.

“Matías Soulé is a left-footed athlete with outstanding technical skills in ball handling, passing, and dribbling. The talent scout noted, “He’s a really skilled player who knows how to play to his abilities and likes being a creative on the pitch.

Although the 2003 native can play off the right or as a second striker, beginning on the flank has helped him score most of his goals.

According to Football Italia, Soule is coveted by the Italy national team and has received caps for Argentina at the youth level.

It appears like Saints will have a difficult time signing him this summer, and if they play in the Championship one more season, their chances of signing the much sought-after forward are little to none.