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Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is reportedly keen to reunite with ex-PSV midfielder Lee Nguyen, whose stellar 2014 form for the New England Revolution has fueled overseas interest.
New England Revolution Teal Bunbury setting up teammate Lee Nguyen for the first goal of the game against the Columbus Crew during first half action of the MLS Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 9, 2014. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Southampton are said to be eyeing a move for New England Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen, following the US international’s stellar form in MLS.
Nguyen, 28, was named on the three-man shortlist for the 2014 MVP award after scoring a hugely impressive 18 goals in 28 regular-season appearances – including a league-high nine game-winners – with his performances earning him a recall to the national team last month for the first time since 2007.
While he ultimately missed out on the league’s top individual accolade to LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane, the Revolution’s talisman did earn a spot on the Best XI team, and will have a chance to get one over the Irishman this weekend when their two teams face off in MLS Cup at the StubHub Center.
The Texas-native first began his professional career back in 2006 with PSV Eindhoven under current Southampton manager Ronald Koeman and now, according to futbolMLS.com, the Dutchman is keen to reunite with his former trainee in the Premier League.
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