Tottenham and Man Utd raid on Southampton could happen but should be avoided
With Spurs eyeing Kyle Walker-Peters whilst Man Utd want Jason Wilcox, Saints will want to avoid losing key assets but will find it hard to keep them.
Southampton could face raids from Spurs and Man United for Walker-Peters and Wilcox due to their key roles in the club’s setup.
Keeping Walker-Peters is crucial for Saints’ Premier League hopes, especially with his consistent performances and potential contract talks.
Despite past transfers to bigger clubs, Southampton will make every effort to retain their assets, facing tough competition from Spurs and United.
Southampton might well need to brace themselves for a raid from Tottenham and Manchester United this summer, but they will be hoping to keep hold of key assets.
After being relegated from the Premier League last season, Saints are hoping to be playing in the top flight again come August.
But whatever happens between now and May, European clubs could be set to come calling over the summer months.
Kyle Walker-Peters may go back to Spurs
According to the Daily Express, Spurs could look to spend £30m to re-sign Kyle Walker-Peters, who went on loan to Southampton in 2020 before signing for them permanent later that year.
Should Spurs qualify for Europe, bringing back Walker-Peters might be necessary to meet UEFA’s new rule that four players in a 25-man European squad must be homegrown. Spurs only have three in their current squad.
In July 2022, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported that Spurs put a £30m buyback clause on their full-back when he was sold.
Walker-Peters has been a permanent fixture in the Southampton team over the past four years and is a key player, meaning they will not want to sell, particularly if they win promotion back to the Premier League.
