Expensive new boys improve Soton squad

Southampton

In:
Dejan Lovren - Lyon - £8.5m
Viktor Wanyama - Celtic - £12.5m
Pablo Daniel Osvaldo - Roma - £15m

Out: 
Jason Puncheon - Crystal Palace – Loan
Danny Butterfield - Carlisle - Free

Just the three big money signings for Mauricio Pocchetino’s Southampton, with young centre back Dejan Lovren joining from Lyon, the premier league’s first Nigerian representative midfielder Victor Wanyama signing from Celtic and flamboyant striker Pablo Osvaldo also penning a contract at St Mary’s Stadium. Pocchetino’s three new boys represent the 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th highest transfer fees paid by Southampton for a player. After a momentous first season in the premier league last season, Pocchetino and Southampton fans will be hoping that their side mirrors their unexpected brilliance last season and secures themselves another premier league place for next season. Southampton currently find themselves on 4 points after 3 fixtures.

Grade: B+

Each of the three signings represent vast improvements to their starting eleven, however they paid quite exorbitant fees for each, Southampton fans will be pleased with the calibre of player their club is now able to attract.

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