Southampton: 7 players linked to Saints ahead of transfer deadline day
By Marc Walker
Southampton have been linked with a host of players throughout this transfer window as Ralph Hasenhuttl continues to tweak his squad.
Saints completed two early deals for defensive duo Mohammed Salisu and Kyle Walker-Peters for a combined £25m but have also been very active right up to today’s international transfer deadline.
The £12.7m signing of midfielder Ibrahima Diallo from Stade Brestois was confirmed yesterday evening and the highly-rated 21-year-old has signed a four-year deal at St Mary’s.
Even into today – when the deadline is 11pm – it looks as though Saints will be completing one or two last-minute moves to give their squad an even better look.
Below is a look at seven players who have been linked with a switch to the South Coast in the last week: