According to transfer outlet OnTheMinute, Southampton are interested in Viking midfielder Kristoffer Askildsen, with their interest persisting into the January window. Southampton want to sign Askildsen if it is possible. The player may be considering a move to England in January.

Second-tier clubs Southampton and Bristol City are monitoring Kristoffer Askildsen, a 25-year-old Norwegian midfielder at the Norwegian club Viking, regarding a potential transfer. Neither club has yet made an official approach, but they are evaluating him for a possible future move. A move for the player in January could be accelerated by a strong conclusion to the Eliteserien season. Askildsen's current club has recently qualified for the Champions League. Askildsen, who joined Viking in March 2025, has a contract until the end of 2028. He has made one appearance for Norway. In the current Eliteserien season, he has scored 5 goals and made 2 assists in 19 appearances. His market value is €4.00m, according to Transfermarkt.