Southampton are reportedly set for a mini-clearout in January.
According to The Mirror (13/12, page 64), new Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is ready to offload a number of players in the January transfer window.
Hasenhuttl was brought in as a replacement for Mark Hughes last week, but got off to a disappointing start with a 1-0 defeat at Cardiff City on Saturday.
The Austrian is expected to turn things around at St. Mary’s Stadium having thrived as RB Leipzig boss, but changes could be on the way in January.
It’s claimed that Hasenhuttl will allow goalkeeper Fraser Forster to leave the club, which isn’t a great shock as he hasn’t played for the Saints in almost a year.
The 30-year-old is behind Alex McCarthy and Angus Gunn in the Southampton pecking order, and a January move for the ex-Celtic man could be ideal.
The report adds that veteran midfielder Steven Davis will also be allowed to go, and will be signing for Rangers in the January transfer window.
Northern Irishman Davis was left out of the squad to face Cardiff, and after six year of service to the club, looks set to return to Ibrox next month.
Additionally, Southampton may choose to cash in on striker Manolo Gabbiadini, a £15million signing from Napoli last year, with Italian clubs keen – and offloading the trio may just give Southampton room to bring in additions.
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