SAINTS striker Stern John is today being linked with a return to the Premier League with newly promoted Hull City.
Reports emanating from his native Trinidad & Tobago say the Tigers have joined the race to sign John, who was Saints' top scorer last term.
According to the Trinidad & Tobago Express, Saints' Championship rivals Watford and a club in Saudi Arabia are among those to have already expressed an interest in the 31 year old.
Hull are reportedly the latest to do so though are said to consider that Saints' asking price is too high.
Watford, it is thought, cannot match John's current wages.
John told Trinidad & Tobago Football Federation media officer Shaun Fuentes: "I know there have been a few clubs showing interest because I did enough last season by getting among the goals and helping Southampton stay up.
"But at the moment there's nothing much I can say. At the moment I'm with Southampton.
"The main thing for me is to ensure I take care of myself and start the season well and try to do my best for Trinidad and Tobago in the World Cup qualifiers.
"Going to another World Cup is a big part of my hopes."
