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Southampton have made their first sale of the summer as Romain Perraud has sealed a permanent move to Real Betis. Whilst manager Russell Martin will be keen to concentrate on adding to his squad ahead of a return to the Premier League, he knows sales are needed to raise funds and free up space for new signings. Southampton had a number of senior players out on loan last season, with Romain Perraud one of seven players ending the campaign away from the club. It is feasible that all those loanees except Mateusz Lis – who will again be loaned to sister club Goztepe – could be sold this summer, wi…

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