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Southampton: Rating Saints’ business in the summer transfer window

By Marc Walker

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Ralph Hasenhuttl, Manager of Southampton looks on prior to the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Fulham and Southampton at Craven Cottage on August 27, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Ralph Hasenhuttl, Manager of Southampton looks on prior to the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Fulham and Southampton at Craven Cottage on August 27, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images) /
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WATFORD, ENGLAND – APRIL 23: Mario Lemina of Southampton warms up during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Southampton FC at Vicarage Road on April 23, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
WATFORD, ENGLAND – APRIL 23: Mario Lemina of Southampton warms up during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Southampton FC at Vicarage Road on April 23, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /

Loan departures

It was clear that Ralph Hasenhuttl wanted a big clearout of his squad during the summer and he got that in many ways.

However, he will be disappointed that many of the players he wanted to get rid of only left on temporary deals.

This list includes: Mario Lemina, Fraser Forster, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Guido Carrillo, Wesley Hoedt, Harrison Reed, Jake Hesketh, Josh Sims and Jack Rose.

Some of these deals have an option to buy at the end of them, but it is poor that the club are having to catch up after bad past transfers.

Grade: 4/10

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