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Five Players that Southampton Should Sign this Summer

By Freddie Kilbey

SWANSEA, WALES - MAY 08: Swansea City manager Russell Martin celebrates in front of home supporters after the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion at the Swansea.com Stadium on May 08, 2023 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)
SWANSEA, WALES - MAY 08: Swansea City manager Russell Martin celebrates in front of home supporters after the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion at the Swansea.com Stadium on May 08, 2023 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images) /
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3. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – Free Agent

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool FC at Etihad Stadium on April 1, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool FC at Etihad Stadium on April 1, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) /

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 29, left Southampton for Arsenal in 2011 but a return to St Mary’s could be a great move for both parties.

Oxlade-Chamberlain fell out of favour at Anfield after spending six years at Liverpool. The 29-year-old only made nine Premier League appearances in the 2022-23 season but scored a goal.

The former England international will be released from the club after his contract expires on June 30. The former Saint is now looking for a new challenge and a fresh start in the Championship could help him get his career back on track.

Oxlade-Chamberlain operates in central midfield and can bring some very valuable experience to the Saints, which will be crucial for their upcoming campaign.

However, Oxlade-Chamberlain’s wage demands may be too expensive for the Hampshire side to afford, especially with reduced finances following the relegation.