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Southampton are reportedly considering a \u00a34.2m move for FC Koln and United States striker Damion Downs this summer.<\/p>\n

Southampton<\/strong><\/a> are reportedly interested in signing FC Koln<\/strong><\/a> striker Damion Downs<\/strong><\/a> during the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old has enjoyed a stellar campaign for the German side in Bundesliga 2, helping them to promotion to the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Southampton suffered a sobering term in the Premier League, with Will Still<\/strong><\/a> now in charge heading towards a Championship season<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Saints managed a mere 12 points across 38 top-flight matches, narrowly avoiding the title of the worst-ever Premier League team.<\/p>\n

Despite their struggles in 2024-25, the South Coast club will be expected to be at the top of the rankings in the Championship over the next 12 months.<\/p>\n

\"Southampton<\/p>\n

Southampton considering move for Koln star Downs?<\/p>\n

According to Sky Sports News<\/a>, Southampton are targeting the German market for a potential arrival during the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

The report claims that the Saints are considering a move for Koln and United States striker Downs ahead of the new campaign.<\/p>\n

It is understood that Southampton and the Bundesliga side have entered talks surrounding a possible switch for the attacker.<\/p>\n

A fee of \u00a34.2m is supposedly being discussed by the parties for Downs, who was a key part in a promotion-winning term at RheinEnergie Stadion last season.<\/p>\n

With a new contract offer on the table at his current employers, the 20-year-old is yet to decide where his long-term future lies.<\/p>\n

\"FC<\/p>\n

Downs going up<\/p>\n

Despite a rather modest total of 61 points across the second tier last season, Koln secured top spot ahead of second-placed Hamburger SV.<\/p>\n

Downs was the joint-top goalscorer in the ranks of the title winners alongside Tim Lemperle<\/strong><\/a>, with both picking up 10 Bundesliga 2 strikes.<\/p>\n

This calendar year has also been a significant one on the international stage, with the striker making his United States debut versus Switzerland earlier this month.<\/p>\n

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