Conference League medallist Konstantinos Tzolakis has been namedropped as an ideal number one that Southampton should prioritize signing over the course of the summer transfer window.
Recently, Southampton have fallen behind Leeds United in the chase for shot-stopper Yahia Fofana which must be a transfer alarm for the club. Now, indeed there are other promising names but Fofana holds a significant experience edge over them.
Simply, because he's been a Ligue 1 starter for over two years now and his heroics even inspired Ivory Coast to end their nearly decade-long AFCON wait.
All things considered, Fofana represents a good piece of scouting business from Southampton and a similar player profile should be targeted in case the 24-year-old couldn't be lured to St. Mary's.
Southampton must recruit either Fofana or Tzolakis
Luckily, an equally brilliant number one in Konstantinos Tzolakis has been recommended by the Football League World. Similar to Fofana, Tzolakis is ahead of the curve from his fellow aged goalkeepers thanks to a Conference League winning medal around his neck.
Something, even former midfield prodigy Romeo Lavia is yet to experience despite lifting the same silverware this year.
Nonetheless, this achievement signifies that Southampton can't put Tzolakis merely as another option behind the sticks. Instead, the 22-year-old is more of a potential Aaron Ramsdale successor with minimal chances of failing to live up to expectations.
Talking about the price point, the Saints might need to accept breaking even by putting all transfer funds gained from the latter's sale to finance the former's arrival. Honestly speaking, this is a blow worth taking if Southampton don't wish to intervene in Fofana's transfer.
For now, Southampton can have a first mover advantage but if they keep delaying talks for Tzolakis, they can miss out on him too the same way they are losing transfer ground on Fofana.