Southampton's ideal January transfer window roundtable

Southampton’s ideal January transfer window roundtable – by Erik Franzo

By Erik Franzo | Jan 15, 2021

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Ryan Bertrand of Southampton during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton at American Express Community Stadium on December 07, 2020 in Brighton, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /

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Ryan Bertrand of Southampton (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /

Q2: In your opinion, which area/s of the team do Saints need to add players? And which specific player/s would you like to see come in?

A: Ralph continues to emphasize in press conferences the limited financial flexibility within the present window. Personally, I do not see us adding anyone to the mix in January. It would take the perfect deal, similar to Kyle Walker-Peters, and Brandon Williams makes the most sense, but it appears United are hesitant to do so.

Our current injury concerns state we need an attacking midfielder, but I am not sure that is the case long term. I am probably one of the few that wants no part of Demarai Gray. He is red flagged in my eyes as a talented player who immediately showed Premier League capability and has become a total cast away under a respected manager in Brendan Rodgers. No thank you.

The only position of need I can see depends on the future of Ryan Bertrand. If he signs, I think it will be in this window, and if he does not, you may see some last minute movement from the club. All the press out there states his desire to return, but in reality, I could see Bertrand finish his career outside the demands of the Premier League.