Southampton have three first-team players who could leave for nothing next summer as their contracts expire in June – Cedric Soares, Maya Yoshida and Shane Long. It remains to be seen whether the Saints would let the trio go, however, as they have all featured under Ralph Hassenhuttl this season.
Soares has been a regular since late-August, starting in five of Southampton’s last six games in all competitions, so it’s hard to see him being allowed to leave in June. The 28-year-old has made 124 appearances since joining the Saints in 2015 and is an important player in the squad.