Southampton faces a critical summer period as they prepare for life back in the Championship following their relegation from the Premier League.
The past year proved challenging for the St. Mary`s club, marked by a poor league campaign where they secured only two wins and finished bottom of the table, becoming the first team to lose 30 games in a 38-match Premier League season.
As the summer transfer window approaches, we delve into the current market valuations of the Saints` squad and examine the potential futures of several key players.
Current Transfer Valuations of Southampton Players
A noticeable pattern emerges when looking at Southampton`s most valuable players: the list is predominantly topped by young talents with significant potential.
Four Players Who Could Leave St. Mary`s This Summer
It`s common for relegated teams to see their players targeted by Premier League clubs, and Southampton is expected to be no different this summer.
Aaron Ramsdale
Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale joined Southampton in 2024 after spending time at Arsenal, though he largely served as a backup in his final season there. This marks his third relegation from the top flight.
Despite these relegations, the 27-year-old has demonstrated he is a capable Premier League-level goalkeeper. Therefore, it`s highly improbable that Ramsdale will remain with the club next season.
Clubs such as West Ham United have reportedly shown interest in signing the shot-stopper this summer.
Tyler Dibling
The young midfielder was famously (and likely unrealistically) valued at £100 million previously, a fee no club is expected to pay. However, teams like Newcastle United and Tottenham are reportedly interested in securing his services for a lower sum.
Following their second relegation in three years, Southampton might be compelled to sell Dibling. If a substantial fee can be obtained for the teenager, it could significantly boost the South Coast club`s transfer budget for the upcoming season, allowing them to reinvest in the squad.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Taylor Harwood-Bellis only finalized his permanent transfer to Southampton last summer after the club`s promotion to the Premier League. Despite this recent move, he could be on his way out of St. Mary`s during the next transfer window.
Reports suggest that West Ham and Crystal Palace are monitoring the situation and have been alerted to the possibility of signing the defender following Southampton`s drop to the Championship.
While losing Harwood-Bellis would be a blow for the team, especially as he is currently considered their most valuable player, his sale would undoubtedly generate a considerable amount of money for the club.
Mateus Fernandes
The 20-year-old Mateus Fernandes was a regular feature during Southampton`s challenging relegation season, participating in 34 of their 38 Premier League matches. He contributed two goals and four assists in the league.
He also registered a goal and two assists in the EFL Cup against lower-league opposition.
According to reports, both Leeds United and Crystal Palace are interested in the Portuguese midfielder.
His actual transfer fee is anticipated to be significantly higher than valuations suggested by sites like Transfermarkt.
