It’s the worst kept secret in the Premier League, Southampton need central defenders.
Despite signing Jannik Vestergaard for £18 million, the Saints have been missing a reliable partner for the Dane, with Wesley Hoedt and Jack Stephens underwhelming in the position.
Come January, Mark Hughes (if he’s still employed by then) should be looking far and wide to find a centre-half.
Luckily for you Mark, we’re here to help. Here are five centre backs we think Southampton could sign in January:
