But as the Saints underwent a fire sale of their talent in summer 2014 .
Lallana travelled to the World Cup with England , it seemed only natural that the midfielder would make a big - money move to one of the Premier League 's giants .
But as the Saints underwent a fire sale of their talent in summer 2014 , and Lallana travelled to the World Cup with England , it seemed only natural that the midfielder would make a big - money move to one of the Premier League 's giants .