Given that an experienced target is likely to sign with fellow promoted team Leicester City instead, Southampton may need to explore other option
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Russell Martin has been eager to spend as little money as possible this summer on a free agent signing who has much-needed Premier League experience.
As a result, Charlie Taylor, 30, and Adam Lallana, 36, both moved to Southampton for free; between them, they have made 452 Premier League appearances.
With Saman Ghoddos due to join after his contract with Brentford expires and Newcastle United eager to help Ryan Fraser move to St Mary’s, this strategy appears certain to continue.
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But now that the club is going to miss