One of the main criticisms of Southampton last season was that their attack was lacklustre.

Shane Long, Manolo Gabbiadini and Charlie Austin failed to find consistent form in front of goal.

The coastal club came close to suffering relegation to the Championship, but a slender 1-0 win over Swansea City saved them from the drop.

Manager Mark Hughes, who signed a permanent deal at the end of the season, is now mulling over transfer options for the 2018-19 campaign.

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One figure that has emerged is Barcelona forward Paco Alcacer, who has been struggling for game time at the Camp Nou.

On June 7, The Mirror reported that the Saints hold an interest in Alcacer, who made 23 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring seven goals and creating four assists in the process.

The 24-year-old predominantly plays up front, but he can also switch to either wing, which would give Hughes a variety of options.

We asked you whether Paco would be a top addition to Southampton's team, and the response was overwhelming.