Southampton's ownership group, Sport Republic, has implemented a youthful recruitment policy.

What happened?

The club has centralized its scouting system and made several key signings, including Romeo Lavia, Gavin Bazunu, Juan Larios, and Samuel Edozie from Manchester City.

Why it matters for Southampton

These changes have led to Southampton fielding one of the youngest starting XIs in the Premier League, with seven of the 10 youngest starting XIs coming from the club.

What comes next?

As of the current season, Southampton stands at 4th in the league with 80 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WDWDD. The club's last result was a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on 2026-05-12. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th | | Points | 80 | | Recent form | WDWDD | | Last result | Southampton 2-1 Middlesbrough (2026-05-12) | Southampton's pursuit of young talent has been influenced by the City Football Group's model, with the club's co-founder, Henrik Kraft, stating that they try to see what City does well and are not afraid to copy it if it works.