The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the Southampton-related transfer rumours appearing in the media today...

SAINTS boss Ronald Koeman will smash the club’s transfer record to secure the signing of Toby Alderweireld, according to the Daily Mirror.

The Belgian international was part of Saints formidable defence last season on loan from Atletico Madrid, helping the St Mary’s side keep 15 clean sheets en route to a best-ever seventh place finish in the Premier League.

But Saints are said to face competition from champions Chelsea and rivals Tottenham for his signature and could have to splash out £18m.

Meanwhile at the other end of the field, Saints are again being linked with QPR striker Charlie Austin by the Daily Express.

The paper says Saints have tabled a £10m bid for the forward, who scored 18 goals last season, enough to earn him an England call-up just a few years after playing non-league football with Poole Town.