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Southampton: Five players who should leave Saints in the summer

By Marc Walker

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Charlie Austin of Southampton celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Sofiane Boufal of Southampton and Ryan Bertrand of Southampton during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Southampton at Vitality Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Charlie Austin of Southampton celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Sofiane Boufal of Southampton and Ryan Bertrand of Southampton during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Southampton at Vitality Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 09: Southampton players form a huddle on the pitch after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary’s Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 09: Southampton players form a huddle on the pitch after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary’s Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) /

With Southampton looking increasingly likely to be playing Premier League football again next season, plans will be being made to prepare for another top-flight campaign.

A big part of this will be shaping the playing squad available to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl if he is to steer the club away from another struggle against relegation.

He has implemented his style superbly so far but will need specific players that he trusts to take roles within his setup.

This is likely to involve new signings arriving and, subsequently, departures from the current first-team squad.

Whilst Hasenhuttl has said that he will take a look at all the players before deciding who can stay, some changes significant may be upcoming.

Some senior members have been out on-loan this season, whilst some remain out of favour and looking increasingly dispensable ahead of 2019/20.

Here are five players who could be on their way out once the transfer window opens: