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title: "Southampton: Ralph Hasenhuttl makes thinly-veiled demand"
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author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Features"
published: "2021-02-28T12:50:09Z"
modified: "2021-02-28T12:50:09Z"
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# Southampton: Ralph Hasenhuttl makes thinly-veiled demand

**Ralph Hasenhuttl has suggested Southampton must spend more money if they want to progress in the Premier League.**

### **Hasenhuttl wants more spending**

Hasenhuttl was speaking prior to his side’s match with Everton on Monday night.

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Discussing what the Saints need to do to grow into a top-10 side amongst the elite, the Austrian admitted the club needs to invest more into the squad. He said ([via The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9306695/Ralph-Hasenhuttl-hints-frustration-Southamptons-spending-plans.html)):

> *“It is not the time to dream, it is about the time to see the realities.*
>
> *“I really like to develop young players, to push them to become (at) one time Premier League players, but it is not so easy. A Premier League player has something special and you cannot make from every young player a Premier League player, this is not possible.*
>
> *“This is what we have seen now and definitely we have to find the right changes for the future.*
>
> *“Because otherwise we will always end up in a situation that we have two or three good months to step up, and then this is enough for staying in the league, or for being in a comfortable position, (but) then end up being between (place) 10 or 20.*
>
> *“This is not what we want here. We want to be more successful and this is only possible if you have a bigger squad and better players in the width (depth) of the squad.*
>
> *“This is the goal for the future I think, otherwise you will never make a step forward.”*

### **Investment needed**

Southampton did spend £36.27m during the summer window, while they parted with at least £50m in both seasons before this one ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-southampton/alletransfers/verein/180)). However, they have spent £20m on a player just once in three campaigns – something which is becoming rarer and rare in the Premier League.

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The south-coast outfit have been hampered by injuries this term, and the lack of depth in Southampton’s squad has been clear for all to see. Hasenhuttl is right – the Saints need more quality across the board, and the only way to really do that is bring in new signings.

***In other news, [Noel Whelan slams this man’s actions versus Leeds.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-news/southampton-saints-st-marys-ralph-hasenhuttl-nathan-tella-leeds-united-noel-whelan/)***