Southampton: Three reported Bundesliga transfer targets for Saints

MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 11: Patrick Herrmann of Borussia Moenchengladbach celebrates as he scores the opening goal during the UEFA Europa League group stage match between VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach and FC Zurich at Borussia Park on December 11, 2014 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 11: Patrick Herrmann of Borussia Moenchengladbach celebrates as he scores the opening goal during the UEFA Europa League group stage match between VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach and FC Zurich at Borussia Park on December 11, 2014 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images) /
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CARDIFF, WALES – DECEMBER 08: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton looks on prior to the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Southampton FC at Cardiff City Stadium on December 8, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
CARDIFF, WALES – DECEMBER 08: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton looks on prior to the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Southampton FC at Cardiff City Stadium on December 8, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

New Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl reportedly has three Bundesliga players lined up for the January transfer window.

After joining the Saints last week and taking charge of his first Premier League game at the weekend, the Austrian will be learning about the squad he has inherited.

With the club sitting 19th in the table though, they look to be set for another battle to avoid relegation from the top-flight.

It could be that reinforcements are required in January and that may force Saints back into the transfer market to support their new boss.

After two successful seasons with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, Hasenhuttl will be aware of players that he thinks could improve his team should he be given money to spend next month.

Here are details of three recent reports that have linked Saints to signings from the German top-flight: