The Saints had a tough test ahead of them when they arrived at Wembley on Sunday, as Daniel Farke’s Leeds United were also looking to achieve promotion to the Premier League.
Russell Martin prepared well though, and thanks to Adam Armstrong grabbing the game’s only goal, Southampton earned an immediate return to the top flight after suffering relegation just last season.
It was a wonderful moment for Martin and Southampton as they achieved their season objective, but there is little time to rest and celebrate as preparations get underway for next season in the top flight.
The Saints have plenty of talent and experience in their side, but they will need to strengthen if they have hopes of staying clear of the relegation fight.
With that in mind, Football League World outlines the latest transfer news coming out of St Mary’s.
According to a report from talkSPORT, the Saints are keen on bringing West Ham striker Danny Ings back to St Mary’s this summer. Ings has only scored three goals in the Premier League with the Irons over the last two seasons, but Southampton fans hold a place in their hearts for him after he scored 22 in the 2019/20 Premier League campaign for the Saints.
The 31-year-old has years of Premier League experience, let alone the experience of playing at St Mary’s week in, week out, and he would be a smart addition to Russell Martin’s attack.
Ings may not be the only former Saint returning to Hampshire this summer, as talkSPORT also revealed that Adam Lallana was a Southampton target ahead of next season. While the duo never played for Southampton at the same time, they did find themselves in the same Liverpool squad for a few years.
With Che Adams’ contract set to expire, Ings could be an ideal replacement up top, to go along with the in-form Adam Armstrong.
Ings may not be the only former Saint returning to Hampshire this summer, as talkSPORT also revealed that Adam Lallana was a Southampton target ahead of next season. While the duo never played for Southampton at the same time, they did find themselves in the same Liverpool squad for a few years.
With Che Adams’ contract set to expire, Ings could be an ideal replacement up top, to go along with the in-form Adam Armstrong.
