Flocking to Twitter, many Southampton fans are buzzing over a fresh transfer update out of St. Mary's Stadium involving Fulham forward Fabio Carvalho.

Saints transfer chief Martin Semmens has kept his role as chief executive even after Serbian-born businessman Dragan Solak completed his £100 million takeover in early January (Sky Sports).

As such, the Southampton CEO is still tasked with overseeing recruitment strategy as Ralph Hasenhuttl's side become linked with a few signings.

Their main priority appears to be wrapping up a permanent deal for loanee Armando Broja, who has impressed since joining on a temporary transfer from Chelsea (The Guardian).

However, that doesn't mean other moves aren't in the pipeline, with an update emerging involving Fulham forward Carvalho.

According to Eurosport journalist Dean Jones, speaking to Give Me Sport, Southampton are in pole position to sign the exciting Championship talent who has seven goals and two assists this season.

As per the 'transfer insider', Semmens and have 'really been leading the race' for Carvalho despite interest from Liverpool, West Ham and Tottenham (TEAMtalk).

Saints fans buzzing...

Flocking to this claim, many Saints supporters have been left buzzing on Twitter, with one fan calling him a would-be 'unreal signing'.

His brilliant Championship form at the tender age of 19-years-old just shows how much potential Carvalho may have to become a really top level player, and the fact he could leave as a free agent as things stand is even more of a reason to swoop.

Here's how Southampton fans reacted on social media as their club lead the way:

"Perfect signing if we pull that off"

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"This is an incredibly inspiring move. Another youngster who can shine in a young talented team"

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"PLEASEEEE"

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"This excites more than any potential deal for Broja tbh. #saintsfc"

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"Get this done"

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"YES YES YES"

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"This would be an unreal signing. Instantly replaces Redmond and brings energy in those winger positions"

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