These 2 strikers would be perfect for Southampton in January

Daniel Sturridge

Austin’s injury leaves just Jay Rodriguez and Shane Long leading the Southampton line for the second half of the season, and you sense that there aren’t enough goals in those two for the Saints to remain in the top half.

Thus, a striker must be a priority for Puel in the January window, and one man he should take a look at is Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge.

The England striker has been restricted to just five Premier League starts for the Reds this season, with the likes of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Philippe Coutinho, and Divock Origi all preferred to the 27-year-old.

Despite starting and indeed netting in his last league game, it’s unclear whether Sturridge has done enough to convince Klopp of his ability as an all round striker in his team, so a January move could well take place.

Thus, Southampton should beat West Ham to the forward’s signature, as he’ll no doubt get regular first team football, and thus will repay the Saints with several goals to help them finish in the top half of the Premier League once again.