Southampton are more focused on clearing out their squad before the transfer deadline closes, instead of adding more players.
The Saints know they have a bloated squad, with several players on the books who are not in manager Ralph Hasenhuttl's plans.
They have only sold three players this summer.
Before they can add more players, the Daily Echo claims they must sell high earners who are warming the bench or not making the matchday squad under Hasenhuttl.
If they do shift one to three players, they could target a centre-back before the window slams shut.
