Southampton are 19 games unbeaten in Championship action and continue to blow away most teams they face as they chase Ipswich Town for automatic promotion.
A dominant 4-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday afternoon extended their winning streak to a record, and with 17 goals in their last six league games, Russell Martin’s squad is stocked with sharpshooters.
However, with striker Che Adams’ future uncertain, the Saints may need to strengthen their options in the final third, even if it isn’t an out and out striker.
Many left-footed wingers, in particular, have been linked with a move to the south coast club, which may indicate
Martin is looking for someone, and they believe they have found someone who wants to move to St Mary’s Stadium.
• Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) January 16, 2024.
Tavolieri claimed on December 31 that talks had begun between the two clubs to potentially send Benson to the Saints, after he had been starved of game time for the Clarets this season, with a buy option included.
However, local reports in Lancashire revealed that Burnley refused to make a deal with the Saints for the winger, who scored 11 times in the Championship last season, due to strained relations over the summer.
