5 players who need to leave Premier League

# Sofiane Boufal

Boufal's first season was largely unsuccessful, with just over 1100 PL minutes play.

The 24-year-old attacking midfielder arrived in the Premier League in the summer of 2016, having been attracted to Southampton by French boss Claude Puel. He came with the expectation of being labelled the new Riyad Mahrez, but while he has struggled to live up to such a formidable billing, there is little doubt that there is a fine player bursting to get out.

Only on occasion has he shown that at St Mary’s, though. His first season was largely unsuccessful, with just over 1100 Premier League minutes play.

Predominantly a substitute in the early part of the present campaign, he arrived on the field against West Brom with the game scoreless in mid-October, only to win it with a stunning solo effort that drew comparisons with a certain Lionel Messi – an indication of the incredible qualities he possesses.

Since then, he has been afforded more regular match time and set up his side’s goal against Manchester City last week, but there is a feeling that his talents might be put to better use elsewhere.

Inter and Fiorentina have both shown an interest in the Morocco international in the past, while a move to La Liga could also be a good option for a player who relies upon technique more than speed.

Before he moved to England, he scored 11 goals and created four more with Lille, which shows the offensive potential he has. Southampton, though, is perhaps not the place for it to be unlocked.