Everything must go: Five further potential Southampton sales

Cork, 25, has been a key player for Southampton since his permanent switch from the Blues in 2011, making 137 total appearances for the south coast side. However, like Boruc, he only has one year left on his contract. Saints are rumoured to be ready to offer him a new deal, but it may have been more prudent to make those overtures before offloading five of his teammates.

Nathaniel Clyne
Former Crystal Palace star Clyne has enjoyed two seasons and 61 appearances for Southampton, but saw his place threatened by the emergence of Chambers last term.

Following the teenage starlet’s departure to Arsenal, Clyne should be able to make the right back slot his alone. However, with a new era beginning in the England squad, and defensive positions in particular up for grabs, the 23-year-old may fancy his chances competing for a spot in a side likely to be playing in Europe over the next few years.

Long linked with Manchester United, and more recently Liverpool, the talented defender could make a surprise move.

Jose Fonte
Cardiff City are reported to have had two bids turned down for experienced centre back Fonte, but most worryingly for fans, it is rumoured that Southampton have only rebuffed the Bluebirds’ advances because they have not yet met his valuation.

The Portuguese defender, who made 27 outings for the Saints last season, has never been capped for his nation at senior level, but Bluebirds boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seems keen to convince Fonte to complete the switch to Cardiff.

At 30 years of age, it would make more sense for the Iberian to stay at St Mary’s and enjoy Premier League football, with the exodus potentially clearing the way for even more game time, and Southampton odds-on at 1/8 to avoid the drop.

Victor Wanyama
Wanyama has not yet lived up to his full potential since his move from Celtic to Southampton last summer, for an apparent club record fee of £12.5m. His deal symbolises happier times for the south coast club, when they were looking to improve on an already promising squad.

They could be prepared to cash in on the midfielder if he does not fit in to Koeman’s style, but that may change if Schneiderlin eventually makes his contentious move to Spurs, with Wanyama waiting in the wings to become a key figure.