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Loaned out to Galatasaray, Mario Lemina remains a Southampton player, where he is contracted until 2022.

However, Ralph Hasenhüttl doesn’t appear to be a fan of the midfielder, which means his return to the club isn’t all that welcome.

That’s why a move away has been organised for the Gabon international, who is now expected to play at Fulham next season.

That’s what France Football are reporting on Wednesday, claiming that ‘barring an unforeseen U-turn’, Lemina ‘should play’ for the Cottagers.

It’s likely to be a full transfer for the former Marseille player, with the various parties ‘having just found an agreement’ for his move from Southampton to London.

That means he will be charged to help the newly promoted side remain in the Premier League, which they weren’t able to do last time they were in the top-tier.

Moving to St Mary’s from Juventus in 2017 for a fee of £15.5m, the 26-year-old made 52 appearances for the Saints during his stay there, scoring two goals and picking up two assists along the way.