Southampton misfit Juanmi is poised to return to Spain with Real Sociedad in a £2million deal.

The 22-year-old forward joined from Malaga for £5million last summer but has made just two starts and 19 appearances overall.

Juanmi turned down David Moyes while he was managing Sociedad but the Spanish side have maintained contact and enquired about a deal in January.

Southampton misfit Juanmi is poised to return to Spain with Real Sociedad in a £2million deal

However, Southampton manager Ronald Koeman could not afford to let the Spain international go as they waited for injuries to clear up.

Sociedad, who finished in ninth place in La Liga after a final day win over Valencia, have now returned and hope to complete a deal quickly.

Saints could finish as high as fifth in the Premier League, depending on Manchester United's result against Bournemouth in their rearranged clash on Tuesday, after an impressive campaign at St Mary's.