After spending most of last season out on loan there are some Saints fans who would like to see Romain Perraud back in the squad for the coming season, however those hopes look set to be dashed.
According to insidefutpol.com are reporting that after spending 2023/24 on loan at Nice, Romain Perraud, the French club are not going to trigger the option to buy clause in Perraud's loan deal.
But there is interest in the Frenchman, Real Betis are said to be close to agreeing a deal with Southampton, who with only one year left on Perraud's contract are happy to let him leave,
It has been suggested that the Spanish outfit are set to pay a transfer fee of a bit more than £3 million for the Frenchman.
If everything goes as expected, Perraud will join Manuel Pellegrini’s side in their pre-season training camp in July.
Some Saints supporters will be disappointed at this news, however Saints need to strengthen in the left back spot and to be blunt need to upgrade on Perraud now they are back in the Premier League.