Exclusive: Saints open conversations with first-team duo over contract extensions

Southampton have opened discussions with Ryan Manning and Cam Bragg over contract extensions, according to reports from the Daily Echo. Both players are entering the final months of their current deals, which are scheduled to expire at the end of the season in 2027. The club is reportedly keen to secure both first-team players on fresh terms as negotiations officially get underway.

Manning, 30, made 51 appearances and scored eight goals from left-back last season after joining from Swansea City in 2023. Meanwhile, 22-year-old academy graduate Bragg has broken into the senior squad throughout 2026, registering 34 appearances. The contract moves align with sporting director Johannes Spors' proactive approach to securing key personnel before deals lapse.