Weighing up the pros and cons of Jay Rodriguez leaving Southampton

By Ethan Evans | Jul 2, 2017

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Jay Rodriguez of Southampton (C) celebrates scoring his sides second goal with Maya Yoshida of Southampton (R) during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Southampton at Vitality Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Jay Rodriguez of Southampton (C) celebrates scoring his sides second goal with Maya Yoshida of Southampton (R) during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Southampton at Vitality Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

West Bromwich Albion confirmed the signing of Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez Sunday afternoon in a £12 millon deal.

The England international leaves Saints after a torrid time with injury which left him on the fringes of the first team and in search of regular football.

The deal could potentially rise to as much as £15 million depend on add ons, meaning Southampton could potentially make more than double their investment on the former Burnley man, who joined for a then-club record of £7 million in 2012.

The news comes just a day after Southampton signed Sam Gallagher on to a new four-year deal, making the departure much less surprising. But what are the pros and cons of Jay Rodriguez leaving? Ethan Evans reacts…