There hasn’t been too much for Southampton fans to shout about since their return to the Premier League with Russell Martin’s side losing all three matches so far.
Despite the fact the transfer window closed on Friday in the UK, Southampton could still negotiate the exits of some of their squad players.
Southampton have had difficulty keeping their best young talents at the club recently and this continued as Russell Martin saw one of his most promising youngsters sold in the final days of the transfer window.
Southampton have had their fair share of success stories when buying young talented players before reaping the rewards.
Southampton have lost three from three to start the Premier League season as Russell Martin struggles to find the winning formula in the top flight.
Southampton are still looking to offload some of the players that do not have a future at the club as Russell Martin seeks to trim his squad.
Southampton pulled off their biggest signing of the summer as they secured a £25 million deal for Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal.
Russell Martin knows he will be judged on results with Southampton in the Premier League and with three losses from three there is already plenty of outside noise.
It has been a summer of change at Southampton, as 14 first-team players were signed to help Russell Martin’s bid to keep the club in the Premier League.
Russell Martin cannot afford to be sentimental if he is to keep Southampton in the Premier League this season.