Southampton: 5 Saints players who will be free to talk to other clubs after June

By Marc Walker | May 23, 2019

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Maya Yoshida of Southampton in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton FC at American Express Community Stadium on March 30, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Charlie Austin of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Huddersfield Town at St Mary’s Stadium on May 12, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) /

Charlie Austin

Austin could well be on his way out of St Mary’s this summer anyway, but he will be free to talk to other clubs as his contract runs into its final year after June.

The 29-year-old joined Saints from QPR in January 2016 and signed a four-and-a-half year deal which is set to run out in 2020.

He has had a mixed time on the South Coast with injuries disrupting his most productive spells in the side.

Rumours have linked him with a move away recently and a cryptic Twitter post from the striker a little while ago hinted at him pursuing other options.

With a good portion of his senior career still ahead of him, Austin would still be a good attacking option for Premier League or Championship clubs.