Southampton closing in on defender Schlotterbeck

Keven Schlotterbeck represented Germany at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics [Getty Images]Southampton are closing in on a deal to sign German centre-back Keven Schlotterbeck from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg.BBC Sport understands that Saints' move for the 29-year-old is not being made with the intention of directly replacing Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who has been linked with a move away in recent weeks. The club are yet to receive an offer that matches their valuation for Tonda Eckert's vice-captain. Schlott