Southampton optimistic to sort out the future of Man City's final quartet puzzle | OneFootball

Juan Larios is tipped to earn a La Liga move soon and complete Southampton's 2022 quartet transfer business from Manchester City on a good note.

The buzz around who will succeed Juric as Southampton’s boss is dominating discussions. Danny Röhl and Liam Rosenior are both strong contenders, making the decision highly debatable.

But longtime Saints supporters know that even this debate pales in comparison to one of the club’s biggest past dilemmas, Southampton’s 2022/23 rebuild strategy.

So, ahead of the 2022/23 season, the Saints shifted focus on young talents over experienced stars. The result saw them signing a quartet of fresh Man City academy graduates, Romeo Lavia, Bazunu, Samuel Edozie, and Juan Larios.

Now, eventually, Southampton faced relegation that season, but still, this project hasn't been a failure. Take, for instance, Southampton's massive Romeo Lavia sale or the ongoing brilliant performance of loan stars Gavin Bazunu and Edozie.

But what of Juan Larios, right? Well, his case has been a complicated one. This is because of the youngster's fitness concerns, which have seen him rarely match fit in over 2 years.

Thankfully, now, Southampton has a chance to settle the debate on their 2022 rebuild as they hope to sort out Larios' future soon.

Juan Larios' U21 displays incite La Liga return hopes

Know what's positive? Recently, the 21-year-old marked three consecutive starts for the first time in his Saints career. And the talented prodigy he is, Larios' impressive U21 performances have attracted suitors for his sale.

As per the Daily Echo, La Liga is a touted destination for the fullback, where Larios started his career.

A move could provide the youngster with a fresh start while allowing Southampton to close the book on their ambitious 2022 transfer strategy.

If the deal materializes, it would mark the completion of an intriguing chapter in Saints' modern history, one that, despite setbacks, has shaped the club’s current and future direction.