Who should be Southampton's top priorities to keep this summer?

Who should be Southampton’s top priorities to keep this summer?

WATFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Manolo Gabbiadini of Southampton (R) celebrates his sides fourth goal with Dusan Tadic of Southampton (L) during the Premier League match between Watford and Southampton at Vicarage Road on March 4, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Cedric Soares of Southampton in action during the Premier League match between Southampton and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary’s Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)Cedric Soares /

4. Cedric Soares

I think that a lot of people would argue that Ryan Bertrand would be the better fullback to keep. I do not think this is necessarily the case. Cedric has been one of, if not the best right-fullback in the Premier League this year. He has sparked interest in clubs such as Barcelona and Chelsea.

It should be a top priority to keep Cedric, as he has not only been one of our best defense options, but one of our best attacking options going forward.

If you take a look at his stats, he is continually one of our most influential players. I would love to say that we should make Bertrand a priority just as much as Cedric, but the growth of Sam McQueen would make the departure a lot less hurtful.