There are clear attractions to raiding Southampton this summer as their better players are left in transfer purgatory. Stars such as Romeo Lavia, Kyle Walker-Peters and James Ward-Prowse are all sure to attract high-level suitors whilst newer youngsters will also be on the list as cheap bargains.
Chelsea, who are after someone of Lavia's mould, age and skill in midfield, won't be the only ones snooping around to pick up a deal at a cut-price after their relegation for the Premier League was confirmed. Armel Bella-Kotchap is another that could garner interest having come to England with high hopes.
For the Blues, who also have the advantage of taking former recruitment director Joe Shields from the south coast club, they may also be looking elsewhere, too. Although Ward-Prowse and Lavia are the obvious duo, Walker-Peters has emerged a previous option.
