Southampton made a concrete attempt to sign 24-year-old English midfielder Jack Rudoni from Coventry City during the summer transfer window, but their offer was rejected. Although Premier League clubs including Leeds, Fulham, and West Ham were also interested, Southampton's was the only formal bid. According to talkSPORT, Coventry turned down a 'big-money offer' from the Saints. The same source now reports that Rudoni is close to signing a new contract with Coventry, despite the continued interest from the Premier League sides. His market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt to be €12 million.