They're not safe just yet but Southampton look as though they'll be playing in the Premier League next season.

During their long winless run, it looked as though the Saints may slide all the way down into the bottom three but they've picked up some vital victories over the past month.

Ralph Hassenhuttl will no doubt be keen to add more quality to his side in the summer but there are likely to be some departures as well.

With that in mind, we've highlighted 8 players Southampton could sell or release ahead of a busy summer transfer window

Southampton fans will be hoping that they can hold onto their star striker but it wouldn't be a huge surprise for the club to look to cash in.

Manchester City have recently been linked with a summer move and if they make a significant offer, Ings may be on his way to the Etihad Stadium.

The defender's current contract expires in the summer and he is yet to agree a deal to keep him at St Mary's.

At this rate, he'll be leaving the club at the end of the season.

Another left-back whose Saints contract is set to expire, it seems unlikely that McQueen will be offered new terms.

He's not featured for the club since the 2017/18 campaign, now seems like the right time to say goodbye.

Forster has been little more than a bit-part player for Southampton this season, mostly playing second fiddle to Alex McCarthy.

As his contract is up next summer, the South Coast club may look to cash in on him in the upcoming window.

The 23-year-old has found opportunities very hard to come by at Southampton and a fresh start might be the best for all parties.

Lewis' current deal expires at the end of the season, so he will likely be released then.

Tottenham are reportedly keen on the big centre-back and with just a year left on his current deal, you feel Southampton may be forced to sell him this summer.

It's not a move that's likely to be popular with supporters, however.

The experienced striker is currently on loan at Bournemouth and doesn't look to have much of a future with the Saints.

The 34-year-old isn't likely to generate a particularly big fee if he does leave this summer.

Elyounoussi has impressed while on loan at Celtic and the Hoops have been urged to ensure he returns for next season.

Things just haven't clicked for him on the South Coast, so the summer could be the time the club look to move him on for good.