Southampton to shop in Eredivisie: five talents Koeman could capture

Memphis Depay (PSV Eindhoven, winger)
Current Netherlands golden boy Depay has continued dazzling since his headline grabbing exploits as the youngest World Cup scorer in his country’s history.

Linked with Manchester United and Tottenham, a switch to Southampton may seem unlikely but, if the Saints grab a coveted top four spot at the expense of one of their rivals, things could change quickly.

Definitely a signing for the summer, rapid wideman Depay has spoken of his determination to play in the Champions League, and under Koeman could hone his impressive nose for goal.

Terence Kongolo (Feyenoord, central defence)
With skipper Jose Fonte approaching 32, and Toby Alderweireld only on loan at St Mary’s, Koeman appears to be planning for the future.

Currently best in class, having conceded just 16 Premier League goals, Southampton could be set to reinforce their rearguard further by courting Van Beek’s highly-rated partner Kongolo.

The Feyenoord defender is a left footer who can also play as a full back, and has reportedly been tracked by rivals Manchester United and Manchester City, with younger brother Rodney already at the Etihad.

It would certainly be a coup if Koeman could convince athletic and pacey Kongolo, who was selected for Louis van Gaal’s World Cup squad, to plump for a switch to the south coast instead.

Jetro Willems (PSV, left back)
Ryan Bertrand has so far won a host of admirers during his temporary stint at St Mary’s this term, but should a permanent move fail to materialise, Koeman could do worse than look at PSV’S flying full back Willems.

The step up to the Premier League would undeniably be a tall order but, at just 20, there is much potential to work with. Willems is joint top for assists in the Eredivise this term, with eight to his name so far, which is a fine haul for a defender at any level.