Reports in Portugal suggest that Southampton had dent representatives over to Lisbon to discuss the Argentine’s future.
Rojo has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League following his impressive performances for his country at this year’s World Cup.
This has led Southampton to try and beat Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool to the defender’s signature by making a £9.5m bid.
Rojo would be a perfect signing for Southampton as the 24 year-old can play in either the left-back or centre-back positions, offering a good replacement for the departed Dejan Lovren and Luke Shaw.
However Sporting Lisbon turned down the bid due to issues not only with the fee but the way in which the payment would be made to the Portuguese club.
Rojo himself spoke about the move, saying: “Everyone has a price.
“If a good deal arrives, then I’m sure I will sit down with the club and evaluate things.”
By Phil Wellbrook
