Southampton: Five defenders who have been linked with a summer move to Saints

By Marc Walker | Jul 11, 2019

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Adam Webster of Bristol City in action while challenged by Andy Yiadom of Reading during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Reading at Ashton Gate on April 19, 2019 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MAY 12: A general view of the crowd 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 David Cannon/Getty Images) /

Southampton’s summer recruitment plan is well underway after the arrivals of both Moussa Djenepo and Che Adams.

The attacking duo will add goals and creativity to Ralph Hasenhuttl’s squad ahead of an important Premier League season.

However, Saints are also reportedly looking to make defensive additions and are targeting a wing-back and centre-back specifically.

Links to defenders have not been too numerous in their number for Saints this summer, whilst many attackers have been mentioned as targets.

Here are five defenders that are/were said to be options for Saints to bring in:

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