10th is the best position Saints can get this season unless Salisu is a brilliant signing as the central defence is still weak without leadership and will continue to concede soft goals.
None of them are good enough. Saints have not had a decent centre half since Fonte and VVD left in 2017 and will continue to concede soft goals without a defensive leader of the defence.
It would be nice but I know unrealistic if Saints signed or got in on loan;
Centre half who could lead/organise defence as Saints have been lacking this since 2017.
Central midfielder as Romeo will get suspended and Ward-Prowse can't play every game.
Wide/creative midfielder to replace the outgoing Boufal as Saints lack creativity in this area.
A decent keeper.
That's all
Decent passer of the ball and better than Hojberg with that aspect of the game but shooting is similar. Celtic fans I work with rate him highly but do say he will attempt a dozen shots on goal from outside the box with only one on target. They are also not sure why Lennon does not start him more in games.
Might be controversial but I think Reed is better than Hojberg especially his passing ability. A year older but should be given a chance with Saints next season. I still hope Saints invest Hojberg money into the team as it would be a risk if Ward-Prowse or Romeo get injured.
Celtic fans i work with really rate Ntcham and say he is a good passer of the ball although his shooting needs imrpovement as he will attempt 20 shots with one on target during a game. He will fit in fine at Saints.
Grant Hanley being injured is a blow to Saints as he is one of the few central defenders in the premier league who might struggle to get in Saints central defence. Not even good enough to get in Scotland team