Premier League new boys Southampton are eyeing a quality player to bolster their squad in order to maintain their top-flight survival. With Swansea defender Nathan Wood set to be unveiled.
The Daily Echo reports that after adding two veterans, midfielder Adam Lallana and left-back Charlie Taylor, as free agents Southampton UFABET
Head coach Russell Martin, who recently signed a new three-year contract is keen to add some young firepower. To the centre-back unit to ease the burden on key man Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Until he bought Wood, the 22 year old from the ‘White Swans’. Because he saw his skills at the English Championship level last season. Including the England U-21 national team.
The two clubs have agree a fee of £5m, with just a medical to complete and an official announcement to be made in the next 48 hours.
The 6ft – 2in defender is a modern centre-back who can build up his game from the back. He is versatile enough to play as a right-back. A holding midfielder or a right-stopper in a three- man central defence.
Wood is also described as “physically dominant” and “his speed makes him ideal for a defence playing a high line”. It is this combination of athleticism and composure that Martin has long since admired.