Saints showing interest in Wilmot

Southampton could be set to make their first move of the January window by bringing in young defender Ben Wilmot from football league club Stevenage as reported by the Daily Mirror.

The Saints have been linked with a whole host of players this month as they try and improve on their current terrible predicament which sees them lie just 1 point above the drop zone in 17th place.

The need for players to come in this month is major but, many fans will be surprised to see a young defender be rumoured to join the club this month.

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With a host of Premier League clubs such as, Leicester City and Brighton and Hove Albion Saints may need to move quickly for the Stevenage man who would be available for £850,000 this month.

The Saints may be looking towards the future with the player being highly rated a move would maybe see the player move back in a loan deal to the football league or remain in the clubs under 23 side.

 

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