Southampton: Three Early January Transfer Links for Saints

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Ralph Hasenhuttl, Manager of Southampton looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Norwich City at St Mary's Stadium on December 04, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

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Alessandro Tripaldelli

PARMA, ITALY – OCTOBER 10: Alessandro Tripaldelli of Italy U20 in action during the 8 Nations Tournament match between Italy U20 and England U20 at Stadio Ennio Tardini on October 10, 2019 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) /

The seconder defender linked with Saints is 20-year-old Italian, Alessandro Tripaldelli. Unlike Todibo, the Italian is a wing-back who prefers to play on the left-side. He plays for the Italian U21 side and has caught the eyes of a number of clubs.

Joining Southampton in interest for the defender are Crystal Palace, United, Atalanta, Bologna, Fiorentina, Levante, and Valencia.

When he was younger he was in the Juventus youth system so there is talent there for sure. He is largely unproven and could be worth taking a gamble. I highly doubt he would cost more than a few million pounds so if Hasenhuttl wants him I think the board needs to go after him.

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