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Four flexible full-backs who have been linked to Southampton recently

ByMarc Walker|
LISBON, PORTUGAL - DECEMBER 16: Nuno Tavares of SL Benfica looks on during the Portuguese League Cup match between SL Benfica and Vitoria Guimaraes at Estadio da Luz on December 16, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. Sporting stadiums around Portugal 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 Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
LISBON, PORTUGAL - DECEMBER 16: Nuno Tavares of SL Benfica looks on during the Portuguese League Cup match between SL Benfica and Vitoria Guimaraes at Estadio da Luz on December 16, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. Sporting stadiums around Portugal 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 Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
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Southampton’s Austrian manager Ralph Hasenhuttl (Photo by PETER BYRNE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Southampton’s Austrian manager Ralph Hasenhuttl (Photo by PETER BYRNE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Southampton are looking for full-back signings this summer as Ralph Hasenhuttl prepares for the 2021/22 season.

The club are reportedly close to signing Romain Perraud from Stade Brest in France and that deal is expected to be confirmed in July, but Saints may need two or three full-back signings in all to provide squad depth.

Kyle Walker-Peters was the only recognised senior full-back available to them at times last season and the situation has been emphasised more by the imminent departure of Ryan Bertrand on a free transfer.

Players will have to be added in other areas of the team to provide stable foundations and cover injury problems for 2021/22 but defensive areas seem to be a priority. As always, signings are likely to be young players with significant potential who can grow in their careers with Saints.

Here are four flexible full-backs who have been linked with a move to St Mary’s who are capable of playing on both sides of the defence:

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