Southampton have a monumental task on their hands in trying to secure Premier League survival this season, with Nathan Jones’ appointment marking the first managerial turnover at St Mary’s since 2018.

It remains to be seen whether the former Luton Town boss has the credentials to steer them to safety, but one thing that he must do is add some firepower in January.

With his side currently marooned in 19th place, they have scored just 13 times in 15 games in the Premier League. This toothless nature can be traced back to the lack of proficiency out wide, with plenty of their wingers stealing a living of late.

Therefore, the recent report revealing Ryan Fraser's availability in January is something which should certainly interest them. At least that's the feeling of transfer expert Dean Jones, who claimed just over a week ago that “it would be a really nice option”.

If it means that Southampton could finally ditch the likes of Theo Walcott, the journalist could well be proven correct.

Having joined on a free transfer from Everton in 2021 following a loan spell in the season prior, the 33-year-old has now spent the last two-and-a-bit years at St Mary's. earning £75k-per-week. This astronomical outlay has been rewarded with just 33 Premier League appearances and six goal contributions.

Although Fraser has not set the world alight of late, he has proven to be a dependable option in the Premier League throughout his career.

The diminutive Scotsman offered five goal contributions last term for Newcastle United, and in his best season for Bournemouth he posted some remarkable statistics under Eddie Howe.

Across 38 games during the 2018/19 season, he scored seven goals and set up 14 as the Cherries propelled themselves to 14th place in the final standings.

Should he recapture consistent fitness, there is every reason to believe that this form could be rediscovered once more to ensure Southampton's place in the top flight.

The £42k-per-week speedster has impressed on occasion of late, with one display for Scotland in September leading Dominic Schurr to say that he was “back with a bang”.

Perhaps his return to the south coast could see him once again return with a bang, and help Jones to steer Southampton out of the bottom three.