Fenerbahçe lower asking price for Southampton target | OneFootball

Southampton has received a huge boost in their pursuit of Fenerbahçe midfielder Ozan Tufan after the Turkish giants lowered their asking price on their prized asset.

According to Turkish outlet Milliyet, Southampton will battle Everton and Crystal Palace over the 25-year-old, who Fenerbahçe will sell if they receive an offer of £10.5m.

Fenerbahçe were already going through a financial crisis but now, with the coronavirus pandemic bringing football to a halt, they are now willing to significantly less than his £17m release clause.

With James Ward-Prowse, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, and Oriol Romeu in the centre of the park, the Saints lack a real attacking threat in midfield and Tufan’s arrival could add a much-needed spark.

The 49-time Turkey international has scored three goals and added six assists in 25 Süper Lig contests this season despite featuring in four different positions this season, including right-back.