SAINTS are being linked with a second player from Italian club Cagliari.

They were interested in signing Italian international defender Davide Astori during the last January transfer window, before settling on bringing in Norwegian Vegard Forren instead.

Now they are reportedly keen on winger Radja Nainggolan, who is rated in the £15m bracket.

The Belgian international, who celebrates his 25th birthday early next month, has made 104 Serie A appearances for his club since making his league debut in May 2010.

He is not a consistent scorer, having only netted five goals in that time – including two in 28 league appearances this season.

One thing he is, though, is competitive – as a record of 12 bookings this season testifies.

Nainggolan, who is also reportedly being monitored by Manchester City, arrived at Cagliari from Piacenza, where he played three seasons in Serie B.

The player has won one cap for Belgium, against Chile four years ago.