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

ByMarc 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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Yan Valery (R) (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Yan Valery (R) (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Yan Valery

How is he doing?

Valery joined Birmingham City in January in a bid to get some valuable first-team minutes under his belt. He has made seven appearances for the Blues so far but this has included only two starts, meaning that things have not gone according to plan.

Saints future?

Valery will surely be coming back to provide cover to Kyle Walker-Peters next season but will need more minutes between now and the end of 2020/21 to help develop his game. Birmingham’s change of manager may or may not work in his favour.