Coventry reportedly reject Saints bid for Rudoni
Southampton have been in the market for a creative midfielder all summer, and may soon need to replace Tyler Dibling.
With Everton already seeing bids rejected for Dibling, who is now training away from the first-team squad at Staplewood, Saints have made an approach for Rudoni.
The Sun report that Southampton's bid was 'well below' Coventry's asking price, and it is unclear whether they will bid again.
The 24 year old scored 10 Championship goals and provided 12 assists in his first season at Coventry last season.
Coventry City's Jack Rudoni.
His double on the final day of the regular season ensured Coventry entered the play-off with a 2-0 win over Boro.
Rudoni joined Frank Lampard's side from Huddersfield last summer, in a deal worth just short of £4million.
The former non-league player has made 124 career appearances in the Championship, scoring 16 goals and providing 20 assists.
Midfielder Mateus Fernandes is also expected to leave Saints this month, while clubs are also showing an interest in Joe Aribo.
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