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Southampton Summer Wishlist: Chris Hughes

By Chris Hughes

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: The Southampton U-8 team runs through the sprinklers at half time during the Premier League match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary's Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: The Southampton U-8 team runs through the sprinklers at half time during the Premier League match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary's Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) /
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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – APRIL 15: Harry Maguire of Hull City shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Stoke City and Hull City at Bet365 Stadium on April 15, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – APRIL 15: Harry Maguire of Hull City shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Stoke City and Hull City at Bet365 Stadium on April 15, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Harry Maguire (Hull City)

Much like Conor Dunford I’m a massive fan of Harry Maguire. Signing a defender from a relegated side may seem stupid, but I think he has great potential to replace the style of centre-back we lost when Jose Fonte joined West Ham.

Powerful, commanding, and with good leadership skills at the age of 24, Maguire could well be in with a shout of making England’s World Cup squad next summer if he stays in the Premier League.

He might not be the best defender on the ball despite his two league assists, but alongside a pacier player like Stephens, Yoshida or even Le Marchand he could prove a great addition.

This is all assuming that the Saints sell Virgil van Dijk this summer for a big fee. Although with Gardos and Caceres potentially leaving this summer one could argue that whatever happens Southampton should sign two centre-backs.