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

By Marc Walker | Jun 26, 2021

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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Brandon Williams of Manchester United (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) /

Brandon Williams

According to a report from Hampshire Live, Williams remains a target for Saints this summer after they missed out on signing him in January.

Williams remained on the fringes at Manchester United for the remainder of last season but was reportedly kept by Red Devils’ boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to ensure enough depth to contend with injuries and Covid-19 cases.

However, Hampshire Live now report that United are more open to sending him out on a temporary deal to help with his development.

Similar to Tavares, Williams is a left-back by trade but can play as a right-back. Being right-footed helps him in this regard.

He has also played in some significant games for United in both Europe and domestic competitions and would bring a steady head on young shoulders to St Mary’s if a deal is struck during this off-season.

It is a real possibility that Williams will choose to move on-loan to get some first-team football. He played just 14 senior matches in all competitions in 2020/21 and just five of these were starts.

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