Southampton Can Forget Lyanco By Signing £11m Star

Southampton are getting ready to compete within the Championship for the primary time in over a decade and Russell Martin can be tasked with the bold problem to earn promotion again to the Premier League.

The Saints have already accomplished the signings of left-back Ryan Manning and former Manchester Metropolis youth prospect Shea Charles thus far, however with a lot hypothesis surrounding potential outgoings, there’s nonetheless loads of work to be carried out earlier than they kick off their marketing campaign within the second tier subsequent month.

Romeo Lavia has been the topic of huge interest from Premier League giants like Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal over the previous few weeks, while James Ward-Prowse’s future additionally hangs within the steadiness at current, however essentially the most concrete first-team departure thus far is more likely to be Brazilian centre-back Lyanco.

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed on Tuesday that an settlement has been reached for Lyanco to hitch Turkish membership Besiktas:

Who may change Lyanco?

Contemplating the 26-year-old was the seventh highest-rated participant (6.81) in your complete Southampton squad final season, in keeping with SofaScore, will probably be necessary to interchange his defensive contributions forward of subsequent season.

Not solely that, Valentino Livramento and Kyle Walker-Peters have additionally been linked with an exit from St Mary’s too, so Martin might want to make the signing of reinforcements within the again line a prime precedence.

One participant who has been tipped for a transfer to the south coast is Everton’s Mason Holgate, a flexible defender who has discovered himself falling out of favour in current seasons at Goodison Park.

It was reported by Mail Sport final week that Saints have been holding discussions with the Toffees titan, who can be attracting curiosity from newly-promoted Sheffield United.

How good is Mason Holgate?

Regardless of struggling to realize constant game-time with Everton over the past 18 months, Holgate has a wealth of expertise and the flexibility to be an actual asset to Southampton subsequent season.

The 26-year-old has tallied up 149 appearances with the Merseyside membership and while predominantly enjoying most of his soccer in a centre-back partnership, has additionally made 38 appearances over his profession within the right-back position.

Holgate ranked within the prime 21% of his positional friends throughout the highest 5 European leagues per minutes performed for shot-creating actions, profitable take-ons, clearances and tackles, proving that he’s each a progressive presence within the defensive third and a assured ball-winner.

Not solely that, the £11m-rated ace tallied up an 86% move completion charge in his personal half, efficiently accomplished 100% of his dribbles and received the vast majority of his floor and aerial duels mixed (51%) over his eight Premier League appearances final season, showcasing his energy in a mess of areas.

Holgate has had his struggles, notably on the subject of make particular person errors on the highest stage, however has earned high praise over his profession thus far, particularly when he was that includes constantly for Everton prior to now, with Liverpool Echo reporter Sam Carroll waxing lyrical in regards to the defender again in 2020:

“He’s a pacesetter on this group. How outdated is he? 23/24, completely excellent.

“I believe you may play him right-back, left-back, centre-back, centre-mid as he confirmed final season and he’ll be wonderful.”

With that being mentioned, Holgate may now revive his profession at Southampton and would offer Martin with some much-needed Premier League high quality within the group to make sure they will comfortably compete for computerized promotion again to the highest flight.