After scoring just two goals in over 40 appearances, Southampton’s Nathan Tella found himself on loan to Championship side Burnley.
The Stevenage-born striker has been with the Clarets since the summer and has been in sensational form. Scoring eight goals and providing a further two assists in his first 24 games, it didn’t take long for the 23-year-old to reach double digits in goal contributions.
However, despite Burnley being very impressed with the Saints winger, they may be forced to say goodbye to him early.
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Understood to have a withdrawal option on his loan deal, Southampton are, according to agent Jon Smith, considering bringing Tella back to St Mary’s this month to help them escape relegation.
“One player the fans might see moving again is Southampton’s Nathan Tella,” Smith said in an exclusive interview.
“He’s on fire on loan at Burnley at the moment and is a candidate to be recalled by his parent club this month.”
Since being promoted to the Saints first team, Tella, who is a former Arsenal youth player, has featured in 41 senior games, in all competitions, but if Smith’s assessment proves accurate, fans can expect that number to rise. before the end of the year. season.
