Fulham revive interest in Southampton's Matt Targett

By Lyall Thomas

Image: Matt Targett (left) made 16 Premier League appearances last season

Fulham have revived their interest in Southampton's Matt Targett, Sky Sports News understands.

The 23-year-old left-back was instrumental on loan at the Whites when they were promoted to the Premier League in 2018 - and they wanted to sign him permanently last summer.

Fulham had an initial £5m bid rejected but Targett stayed at St Mary's to make 16 Premier League appearances and five more in the cups.

Image: Targett was instrumental on loan at Fulham when they were promoted to the Premier League in 2018

Southampton still see a future for Targett at their club and it is understood only a significant offer would convince them to enter discussions.

Targett - a product of Southamtpon's academy - is set to compete with Ryan Bertrand for the left-back position again next season.

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The Eastleigh-born defender has made a total of 63 senior appearances for the Saints, scoring once and setting up a further six goals.

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He joinedFulham on loan in January 2018 and impressed across 21 appearances, scoring once and providing two assists, as Slavisa Jokanovic's side went up via the Championship play-offs.

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