Southampton: Three out of contract stars for Saints to sign

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Luke Shaw of Manchester United is faced by James Ward-Prowse of Southampton during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on December 30, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Luke Shaw of Manchester United is faced by James Ward-Prowse of Southampton during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on December 30, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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Southampton are likely to spend big this summer as they look to bolster their squad and improve their prospects under Mark Hughes.

Areas of improvement will likely be in attack in the form of wingers and in defence with Centre-Back additions required to help the leaky backline.

However, a number of high quality players across Europe are out of contract at the end of this month and will be seeking new clubs for the start of 2018/19.

Despite Saints fans calling for the board to bring in high-value additions, some shrewd moves for players without a club could prove just as good for the team.

Here are three players who are out of contract at the start of July and could be on Southampton’s radar: