da betsson： Southampton currently lack depth in the right-back position – an issue Mark Hughes may look to address in the upcoming January transfer window. If the Saints boss does decide the strengthen in this area, then Leeds United’s Luke Ayling ought to be his primary target.
What’s the word?
da cassino online： Cedric Soares is the club’s only senior right-back at present and has not started the new campaign in blistering form. He needs competition to maintain his place and that is currently lacking at the south coast club.
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The Saints have even experimented with a three-at-the-back set-up this season, for which a more attack-minded player than the Portuguese is required to effectively perform the wing-back role.
If Hughes wishes to revisit that system, bringing in Ayling would grant him the required tactical versatility and would also give his squad additional strength in depth.
A perfect fit
The Leeds man has been in sensational form so far this season. Like many of his teammates, the 27-year-old is excelling under the guidance of Marcelo Bielsa. If his good form continues then he is likely to attract Premier League interest before long. Southampton would be wise to act fast to ensure that they’re at the front of the queue for his signature.
Not only is the defender in sparkling form, but his Transfermarkt valuation of just £1.35 million – even though he would likely cost a fair bit more than that- suggests that it would be well within Southampton’s financial reach to prise him away from Elland Road.
Before long, Cedric may even find he has been usurped in the starting XI by Ayling.