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Southampton: Five youngsters who could see game time this season

ByMarc Walker|
GOLDACH, SWITZERLAND - JULY 15: Nathan Tella from FC Southampton in action during the pre-season friendly match between FC Southampton and St. Gallen at Sportanlage Kellen on July 15, 2017 in Goldach, Switzerland. (Photo by Simon Hausberger/Getty Images)
GOLDACH, SWITZERLAND - JULY 15: Nathan Tella from FC Southampton in action during the pre-season friendly match between FC Southampton and St. Gallen at Sportanlage Kellen on July 15, 2017 in Goldach, Switzerland. (Photo by Simon Hausberger/Getty Images)
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GOLDACH, SWITZERLAND – JULY 15: Nathan Tella from FC Southampton in action during the pre-season friendly match between FC Southampton and St. Gallen at Sportanlage Kellen on July 15, 2017 in Goldach, Switzerland. (Photo by Simon Hausberger/Getty Images)
GOLDACH, SWITZERLAND – JULY 15: Nathan Tella from FC Southampton in action during the pre-season friendly match between FC Southampton and St. Gallen at Sportanlage Kellen on July 15, 2017 in Goldach, Switzerland. (Photo by Simon Hausberger/Getty Images)

Nathan Tella

Tella joined Saints after leaving Arsenal in April, and will look to finish his academy education strongly on the south coast.

A winger blessed with great ball control and skill, Tella was part of the squad that travelled to Switzerland and France during pre-season.

Even at 17 years of age, he has made ten apperances for Saints’ u23 side this season, which shows his potential talent and ability to play above his age group.

This season could come too soon for Tella’s first-team chances and he will most likely continue his development at youth level, but Saints could have a star in the making on their hands.