Southampton: Five rumoured deadline day transfers Saints could complete

By Marc Walker | Feb 1, 2021

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Joshua King of AFC Bournemouth looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between AFC Bournemouth and Luton Town at Vitality Stadium on January 16, 2021 in Bournemouth, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /

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Arsenal’s English midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles (L) vies with Southampton’s English striker Danny Ings (Photo by CLIVE ROSE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Ainsley Maitland-Niles arriving

This is by far the most concrete rumour involving incoming players to Saints today.

According to multiple sources including the Athletic, Hampshire Live and BBC Radio Solent’s Adam Blackmore, Saints are among the favourites to sign Maitland-Niles ahead of the deadline.

The Gunners man would be able to cover multiple positions in Ralph Hasenhuttl’s squad, including full-back and central-midfield where there are significant injury problems at the moment.

Leicester City and West Brom are also said to be in the race for the 23-year-old’s signature but both look to be behind Saints in the current outlook.

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