Despite some impressive displays this season, Carlos Alcaraz is finding his opportunities limited, having started just one of Southampton’s last seven Championship games.
After beating Walsall 4-0 in the FA Cup last weekend, Southampton were in scintillating form as they returned to league action on Saturday to beat Sheffield Wednesday by the same scoreline.
Southampton have secured the loan signing of Bournemouth midfielder Joe Rothwell until the end of the season.
It is no secret that Southampton are targeting a right winger this transfer window, as they look to get their squad in prime position for a promotion charge.
Southampton return to Championship action this weekend as they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to St Mary’s.
After a triumphant 4-0 win over Walsall in the FA Cup last weekend, Southampton return to Championship action as they welcome a rejuvenated Sheffield Wednesday to St Mary’s on Saturday.
Southampton are one of a number of clubs interested in signing Sunderland’s Jack Clarke, but it is unclear whether they will make a move this month or try and wait until the summer.
A right winger who can deliver goals and assists on a regular basis may just be the difference between Southampton achieving automatic Championship promotion this season and facing the lottery of the play-offs.
Southampton are expecting to have a relatively quiet January transfer window, with tweaks to the squad rather than significant overhaul on the agenda.
Southampton manager Russell Martin is unlikely to have many complaints about the quality of his squad, but that does not mean to say they will not be targeting one or two additions this January transfer window.