Southampton interested in Queens Park Rangers winger Matt Phillips?

Queens Park Rangers winger Matt Phillips has emerged as a target for Southampton, according to reports.

Phillips has played a key role in ensuring that QPR are still in with a good chance of avoiding relegation this season with his fine form in recent weeks.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is already identifying summer targets as he looks to build on an impressive first campaign as a Premier League manager, and The Mirror suggests that the 24-year-old is on his list.

The Saints are likely to lose Eljero Elia at the end of the season when his loan from Werder Bremen expires, and Phillips is apparently seen as an ideal replacement for the Dutchman.

Phillips joined QPR from Blackpool for £5m in 2013.