2 January signings that will make Southampton’s season

Daniel Sturridge

Charlie Austin’s long-term injury has plunged Southampton into striking turmoil, with Jay Rodriguez and Shane Long their only fit forwards, and having netted just four times between them in the league thus far.

Although Puel has attempted to mould Nathan Redmond into the role as well, it hasn’t always worked and, given that their tally of 19 goals scored is the least of any side in the top 15 of the Premier League, more firepower is needed in January.

One man that should be on their radar is Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge, who has struggled to nail down a first team place at Anfield this season.

The England international has started just five times for Jurgen Klopp’s side this season, but has netted two Premier League goals in that time, the latest of which coming in their 2-2 draw at Sunderland on Monday.

Although he has featured more in recent weeks, Sturridge could be open to a move away from Merseyside in January, and the guarantee of first team football at Southampton could be too good an offer to turn down.