FLW takes a look at some of the Saints players that could be on the move at the start of 2024Southampton’s summer
following their relegation from the Premier League consisted of the club somewhat balancing the books ahead of their return to the Championship.
Players such as James Ward-Prowse, Romeo Lavia and Valentino Livramento were all cashed in on for big fees, giving the Saints greater financial comfort as well as giving them some money to spend strengthening Russell Martin’s squad themselves.
| Southampton – 2023/24 Departures | ||
|---|---|---|
| Player Name | Signed For | Loan/Permanent |
| Romeo Lavia | Chelsea | Permanent (fee involved) |
| Tino Livramento | Newcastle United | Permanent (fee involved) |
| James Ward-Prowse | West Ham United | Permanent (fee involved) |
| Nathan Tella | Bayer Leverkusen | Permanent (fee involved) |
| Mohammed Salisu | Monaco | Permanent (fee involved) |
| Moussa Djenepo | Standard Leige | Permanent (fee involved) |
| Mislav Orsic | Trabzonspor | Permanent (fee involved) |
| Armel Bella-Kotchap | PSV | Loan |
| Duje Caleta-Car | Lyon | Loan |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | FC Copenhagen | Permanent |
| Ibrahima Diallo | Al-Duhail SC | Permanent |
| Dan Nlundulu | Bolton Wanderers | Permanent |
| Romain Perraud | OGC Nice | Loan |
| Lyanco | Al-Gharafa SC | Loan |
| Mateusz Lis | Goztepe | Loan |
| Theo Walcott | Retired | – |
| Willy Caballero | Retired | – |
| Paul Onuachu | Trabzonspor | Loan |
Despite so many players exiting St Mary’s Stadium in the summer window, let’s look at four current Saints individuals that may be on the move when the start of 2024 comes around.
Although there was a lot of rumor that Adams would leave or stay in the summer, the Scotland striker stayed with the team in the end.
The 27-year-old’s new three-year contract is on the table, but it hasn’t been signed as of yet, and Adams hasn’t indicated that he plans to continue at Southampton after the season ends, when his current contract expires.
Because Ross Stewart is now through the door and virtually ready to play, the club administration may opt to listen to bids for Adams in January if Premier League clubs are still snooping around.
Although there was a lot of rumor that Adams would leave or stay in the summer, the Scotland striker stayed with the team in the end.
The 27-year-old’s new three-year contract is on the table, but it hasn’t been signed as of yet, and Adams hasn’t indicated that he plans to continue at Southampton after the season ends, when his current contract expires.
Because Ross Stewart is now through the door and virtually ready to play, the club administration may opt to listen to bids for Adams in January if Premier League clubs are still snooping around.
Southampton’s young French striker was close to joining Werder Bremen of the Bundesliga late on in the transfer window, but the Saints renegged on any potential deals and opted to keep him in the first-team squad.
The 21-year-old isn’t featuring too prominently so far this season under Martin though, and when the aforementioned Stewart is fit and ready to go, it’s likely going to push Mara further downthe pecking order.
Perhaps in January, the Saints should this time allow Mara to depart on loan for a few months to give him regular minutes.
Larios has had a tough time since joining from Man City last season, with the Spanish left-back struggling with injuries.
And having suffered a setback from his recovery from a hamstring issue recently, Larios won’t be ready for action until at least December.
By that point, the 19-year-old will need to sharpen up and get minutes somewhere, so it may be better for him to head out on loan for the second half of the campaign instead of playing under-21’s football.
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