In the late match on Saturday (13), the relegation team of the English Premier League, Southampton, lost to Fulham with a score of 0-2, thus becoming the first team to be relegated this season. According to British media statistics, once the "Saints" lose the Premier League seat, they will lose at least 100 million pounds (about 980 million Hong Kong dollars) in revenue next season, and it is expected that they will have to sell their main players to make up for the shortfall, and the "penalty kicker" Woitkoppus is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after players. The "penalty taker" Woitkopf is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after players, and he is likely to be the focus of the giants' competition.
As the "world's No.1 league", EPL is famous for its high commercial value and rich TV broadcasting share, even the bottom-ranked Norwich had a revenue of 100 million pounds last season. The relegation of Southampton means that they will lose this huge income next season.
Since returning to the Premier League in 2012, Southampton have competed in this top tier for 11 consecutive seasons, with their crowning achievement being a 6th place finish in the 2015/16 season. This team has produced a number of stars such as Shadi Oweni and Wah Kilwun Dzik, all of whom have stepped up to big clubs through the bridge of Southampton.
Relegation this season will undoubtedly attract the attention of many clubs due to the guaranteed quality of their output, and the key players in their squad will undoubtedly become the target of competition from the major clubs. Among them, captain Wattles is the most sought after. The 28-year-old England international has made 43 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring 10 goals and contributing 3 assists, and has scored a total of 17 penalties in his Premier League career, which is the second-most in Premier League history behind Manchester United star David Beecham's 18 goals.
