Southampton: Jose Fonte
Portuguese defender Jose Fonte has earned popularity for his part in Southampton’s consecutive promotions from League One and the Championship, but he has not been as regular a feature in the Premier League, and it may be asking a bit too much for him to make that step up from two divisions and be as comfortable in the top flight as he was in the third tier of English football.
Despite his great service, it would not be surprising if new Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino saw Fonte as one who could make way in the summer, as he will look to strengthen and put his own stamp on the squad he inherited from Nigel Adkins.