Ralph Hasenhuttl would have hoped for a position higher than 16th place judging by the improvements he has made to their side. That's obvious, right? It just seems like, no matter what Southampton do and who they get a good result against, they just can't put all too much distance between themselves and the drop zone. 

Still, St. Mary’s is undoubtedly a far happier place under the Austrian boss, who has enforced a number of changes that seemed to have steered Southampton a lot nearer to safety. While it's a bit too close for comfort right now, can you imagine just how bad things would have been at this stage under Mark Hughes?

But, they cannot suddenly take their position in the league for granted, they must work hard to clear the 40-point mark to ensure their safety is confirmed.

Then, after they complete that, all their will-power has to go into next season and who they will buy to improve their chances.

With that in mind, some may frown upon signing players who are getting relegation but Huddersfield's Terence Kongolo is a talented player that could make a real difference at St. Marys Stadium.

Kongolo, (who is valued at £13.5 million on Transfermarkt) has been a regular fixture in Huddersfield's defence this season, although that may concern some, because of the 53 goals they have conceded.

That is just more than Southampton and, although it doesn't make good reading how many goals they have conceded, Kongolo remains a talented defender as shown by his previous four caps for Holland.

The 25-year-old last season made his stay with the Terriers permanent but he is too good to be playing in the Championship because he could really improve a Premier League side like Southampton.

With the ability to play centre-back or left-back, Ralph Hasenhuttl has the ability to deploy him wherever he thinks best and that, for one, could help improve Southampton defensively next season.

Anything's got to be better than Jack Stephens, right?

Southampton fans, would you back such a move? If not, why not? Join the discussion by commenting below...