According to Foot Mercato, Southampton have recently shown interest in the young forward and are now preparing to submit their first offer in the transfer market.
Aboukhlal has fully recovered from injury issues last season to start the opening two games of the new Ligue 1 season with TFC.
Now Saints are ready to move for the 24 year-old, formerly of AZ Alkmaar.
Aboukhlal has a contract with TFC to 2026.