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Five alternatives to Nathaniel Chalobah for Southampton to consider

By Luke Dennis

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Nathaniel Chalobah of Chelsea looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge on January 28, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Nathaniel Chalobah of Chelsea looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge on January 28, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 17: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on April 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 17: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on April 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /

Jack Grealish

Another option that will perhaps raise a few eyebrows is Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish.

The 21-year-old villain didn’t set the Championship alight last season, but proved in the final few games of the campaign why he is so highly sought after.

Grealish can play in a number of positions, and will be familiar with English team-mates Nathan Redmond and James Ward-Prowse should he move to the south coast.

His silky feet is something that Saints missed last season, with cockiness a trait that not many of the current squad possess.

It is doubtful Southampton would make a move for the youngster, who is expected to have a big season wherever he is playing, but he is an exciting player to say the least.