Jurgen Klopp ‘is a fan’ of Southampton midfielder Caspar Jander | OneFootball

Caspar Jander has attracted high-profile admiration at Southampton, with Jurgen Klopp among those monitoring the midfielder.

Sky Sports Germany reports that Klopp, now Germany head coach, has the six-foot, three-time Germany U21 international on his radar for potential senior call-ups.

Meanwhile, Shea Charles appears close to a £25m move to Fulham, a development discussed all summer.

That would be a blow, though midfield remains well stocked at St Mary's.

Tonda Eckert can lean on Flynn Downes in the centre, the former West Ham midfielder who helped win promotion under Russell Martin, and on Jander, whose energetic, classy cameos caught the eye last season.

There is reported interest from several Bundesliga clubs, yet Jander is thought unlikely to be available, particularly with his minutes expected to rise if Charles departs.

He posted 89% pass accuracy and averaged 5.6 duels won last term, and only arrived last summer for £10.4m.

Even so, a sizeable bid could test Southampton's resolve and raise the prospect of both midfielders leaving in the same window.

Eckert has described Jander as exceptionally good, and a strong Championship campaign could help his Germany prospects.

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