Neymar had only just turned professional in 2009 but his outstanding talent ensured he was expected to become a Brazil football legend. Watch Neymar at age 17.
The Saints have signed Angus Gunn from Manchester City for an initial £10 million, and it will inevitably push the England international down the pecking order behind Gunn and Alex McCarthy.
The 30-year-old wants to play regular first team football, and Southampton are keen to shift him away.