Stuart Armstrong in line for Premier League move despite Southampton release

Fulham are interested in signing Scottish midfielder Stuart Armstrong following his departure from Southampton, talkSPORT understands.

Armstrong also has offers from abroad within the Serie A team Fiorentina having expressed interest.

The 32-year-old helped Saints gain promotion to the Premier League at their first request this season, although he missed the end of the campaign and the club's Championship play-off victory through injury.

But his contract has not been renewed, as confirmed in Southampton's list of retained players published on Tuesday.

Armstrong is part of Steve Clarke Scotland equipment for your Euro 2024 His first match against Germany is in nine days, and the player hopes to recover in time to play.

first Celtic The star has no shortage of suitors and if a move to Fiorentina materialises, he would follow a similar path to Lewis Ferguson, who currently plays for Bologna.

Fulham They represent a threat to Fiorentina's plans to lure Armstrong to Italy, with Marco Silva keen to bolster their midfield options.

Armstrong joined St Mary's from Celtic in 2018 and made 214 appearances for the south coast club.

He scored 25 goals during his six years at the club and was a key player during the 2023/24 campaign, making 45 appearances.

Following his release, a club statement said: “The club would like to thank Stuart for his commitment and efforts during his time as a Saint, and we wish him the best in whatever comes next.”

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Meanwhile, Southampton I hope to keep Armstrong's Scotland team-mate Che Adams, who is nearing the end of his contract.

The club have confirmed they are in talks with Adams and goalkeeper Alex McCarthy over a new contract.