Could Claude Puel land these 3 players linked with Southampton in January?

Southampton have made a solid start to the season under new manager Claude Puel, who replaced Everton-bound Ronald Koeman in the summer.

The Saints have lost just two of their opening seven league matches – to Manchester United and Arsenal – and have picked up important wins over Swansea City and West Ham United.

Puel’s side have also embarked on their first European adventure for 13 years, and they have started reasonably well with a victory over Sparta Prague followed by a 0-0 draw at Hapoel Be’er Sheva.

The Saints lost a number of key players in the summer, including Victor Wanyama to Tottenham and Sadio Mane to Liverpool, and many feel that they are still lacking in certain areas as they aim to replicate last season’s sixth place finish.

They have been linked to a number of players since the transfer window shut over a month ago, but here are THREE players Puel could land when the window reopens in January…