Southampton’s Damion Downs faces January decision as loan interest grows | OneFootball

Damion Downs is approaching a pivotal January as Southampton weigh up whether a loan could revive his stalled season.

According to Sainstmarching.com, the 21-year-old has attracted Bundesliga interest, with Hamburger SV monitoring him and concrete enquiries said to have been made.

Downs has made 14 appearances for Saints this season but has yet to score and has one assist, and injuries have disrupted his rhythm. He has struggled to secure consistent minutes.

From the stands there is sympathy. Supporters see the talent but not the fluency, so a temporary move is viewed by many as a reset rather than a write-off.

He also needs visibility for the USMNT picture, where Josh Sargent, Haji Wright and Folarin Balogun are ahead of him.

Any move is complicated by his long contract to 2029 and wages many Bundesliga clubs might find hard to accommodate, even for a loan.

Last season in Germany’s second tier he produced 11 goals and six assists at 20, highlighting his potential. The ability is clear, but minutes now matter most. Finding a solution that suits club and player could shape his future at St Mary’s.

Source: Sainstmarching.com