Russell Martin hopes that Southampton have the edge over their competitors in their efforts to secure a marquee signing this summer. Southampton have had a decent pre-season so far, with Russell Martin overseeing four wins from five pre-season games. The only blip in the Saints’ Premier League preparations was the 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Championship side Oxford United on Wednesday night. Martin has had the task of getting his players ready to compete in the top flight alongside integrating the eight summer arrivals; of which striker Ben Brereton Diaz is the latest. Having focused on the …
