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Southampton: Which Saints loanees have a future back at the club?

By Marc Walker

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Shane Long of Southampton looks on during the FA Cup Third Round match between Southampton and Shrewsbury Town on January 19, 2021 in Southampton, 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)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Shane Long of Southampton looks on during the FA Cup Third Round match between Southampton and Shrewsbury Town on January 19, 2021 in Southampton, 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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Ralph Hasenhuttl of Southampton (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
Ralph Hasenhuttl of Southampton (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /

Southampton will be hoping for a summer of change in which they can add quality players and get rid of others who have no future at the club.

A strong start to 2020/21 showed that there is potential for success under Ralph Hasenhuttl, but injuries and a tight squad saw the Austrian unable to change much when it really mattered and Saints now find themselves in mid-table.

The Coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on finances for football clubs but Saints will durely have to undertake some significant transfer dealings to best prepare themselves for next season.

It will be interesting for supporters to see which players will return from loan to take up roles in the squad once again. Here we take a look at 11 who are out temporarily at other clubs and whether they have a future back at St Mary’s: