Southampton: 3 Saints players close to leaving the club in transfer window

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Manolo Gabbiadini of Southampton looks dejected after defeat in the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Leicester City and Southampton at The King Power Stadium on November 27, 2018 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Manolo Gabbiadini of Southampton looks dejected after defeat in the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Leicester City and Southampton at The King Power Stadium on November 27, 2018 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 30: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City at St Mary’s Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 30: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City at St Mary’s Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

The current January transfer window could provide Southampton with opportunities to sort their squad ahead of the second half of the season.

The recently appointed Ralph Hasenhuttl will be wanting to shape the first-team as his own in order to get the club away from relegation trouble.

Whilst a couple of incoming players may be seen, some of the club’s fringe players may be on their way out.

This is likely to give room for new signings and may even provide improved roles for some of the youngsters that the new boss has been so keen to integrate in his tenure so far.

Here are three early reports of Saints players close to the exit door this month: