This way, Southampton get a wage bill off their books, good money to reinvest, and a good young lad so they’re not a player down.

Liverpool get their man, develops a young player at a club that clearly knows how to develop young players, and we fill in an area we are weak in.

Overall, both clubs get immediate benefits, as well as long term benefits. More importantly, the player is at a level he needs to push his skill level up.