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Southampton Summer Wishlist: Chris Bird

By Christian Bird

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Ryan Bertrand of Southampton and his family take part in a lap of appreciation after the Premier League match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary's Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Ryan Bertrand of Southampton and his family take part in a lap of appreciation after the Premier League match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary's Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) /
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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – JANUARY 31: Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur takes on Billy Jones of Sunderland during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadium of Light on January 31, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – JANUARY 31: Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur takes on Billy Jones of Sunderland during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadium of Light on January 31, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur)

The Spurs left wing-back has had a brilliant start to life in the England setup and is highly regarded as one of the league’s most exciting players in this position. It appears Tottenham are looking to strengthen and let go of a few too, so it would be pleasing to hold talks with him. 

A solid defender is definitely what every club in the Premier League needs. With Jose Fonte leaving for West Ham and speculation over Virgil Van Dijk’s future, this calls for action in the transfer market to strengthen the back four in every position, so why not bring in some class in Danny Rose?

He likes a pop at goal, we know that from watching him play for England and at Tottenham, but has yet to open his account for England and had a 33% shot accuracy rating in the Premier League this season.

Still, Danny Rose has tons of pace and whips in an early cross which is good to see from your Wing Backs. Perhaps he’ll open up his account for Saint’s before he scores for England?