Southampton: Three soon-to-be free agents who Saints could try to sign

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Jarrod Bowen of Hull City scores the 3rd Hull goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Hull City at Loftus Road on December 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Jarrod Bowen of Hull City scores the 3rd Hull goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Hull City at Loftus Road on December 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 25: The Corner flag is seen prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Leicester City at St Mary’s Stadium on October 25, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 25: The Corner flag is seen prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Leicester City at St Mary’s Stadium on October 25, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /

Southampton will surely look to be active in the January transfer window as they attempt to drag themselves away from another Premier League relegation battle.

Defensive additions are a must with options at both centre-back and wing-back limited, whilst more quality in other positions could be a big help too.

However, despite the need for signings, their budget could be small considering the amount of money that the cub have tied up in other deals and contracts.

For that reason, it may be worth them looking at players who are soon to become free agents and who will be available for smaller fees.

Here are three players who have contracts close to expiry that Saints could target (all contract info via transfermarkt.co.uk)