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The way The Athletic reported it was a bit like with Bazunu, all agreed but probably hasnt done the formalities, medical and actually signed. Anyone know if he had Belgium games and therefore quite possibly still on holiday? Hopefully it gets officially done soon.

Like the Carl Martin move. Ralph has seen him operate at first team level and also good for the top academy lads (assuming we keep them) that they know him well and vice versa. Will also be interesting to see the coaching setup at U18 level given Martin/Harris worked so well.

Not overly sure I believe that. Doyle was pictured by the Saints social media yesterday and also posted a pic of him in the new kit on his IG. Might not mean anything but woukld be odd if he were just about to quit.

I don't think so because it could be staggered to enable them to do their fitness checks/testing. Just from the pics there was also no Salisu or Perraud either and unless all of those players you mentioned had imminent moves lined up then there is no real reason to stop them coming in. I am sure the majority of them will appear in the next couple of days. Once they get properly into it, will be very intetesting to see which youngsters are in the first team training.

Seems like it will be difficult to keep him, as Ralph indicated: https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/ralph-hasenhuttl-tyler-dibling-southampton-7011150 Totally understand that for various reasons we aren't in the business of chucking money at kids (although Lavia isnt a huge amount older and will doubtless be very well paid) but equally a kick in the teeth as clearly a massive talent who isnt that far from first team involvement. As we know well at Saints the best players do tend to debut at 16-18. Lets hope he sees more of a pathway with us, but reports seem to indicate its very close. Will be interesting to see when we announce the new round of scholars as he would ordinarily be part of that alongside JJ Morgan. https://www.midweekherald.co.uk/sport/premier-league-contract-for-local-footballer-8420034 From what Ive read he was offered a scholarship with an automatic pro deal a while back, but seemingly never signed it? Another reason for the end of the season being so frustrated as in other circumstances could have given him some minutes.

If PremSourceTM says it then who are we to argue. 🤣 #ffs

This kid is meant to be excellent. Leeds continuing to go big in the youth recruitment.

Just shows that unless we go beyond our £15m barrier there is very little chance of buying more than just potential in England. Even abroad, when you consider we signed players like Tadic, Pelle, Wanyama, even Clasie who despite being unsuited to the PL was Feyenoord captain, Vestergaard who were all fairly established players and key for their clubs - for what we pay we wouldn't get near signing players like that now as the prices have all gone up, especially for the attacking players.

Feels like even with our existing squad we would suit a 4-3-3 in theory. In reality, you really need all the front three to be goal threats and we don't have that from our batch of #10s. It would end up as 4-5-1 and the striker would be hugely isolated. Whilst there are issues with the 4-2-2-2 it does enable a press and when done well it does mean we can be a threat on the counter as the ball winners have forward options to pass to. Broja when on form was brilliant in that system. I don't think Ralph will change to 4-3-3 as our wide forwards would spend so much time in their own half rather than the opponents.

Would be a huge suprise IMO. Unless he goes to the SPL I would be amazed if we loaned him outside of the EFL, especially after his first loan went so well. From his perspective its far from clear cut that he will make it at Saints so as well as developing, the EFL is a great shop window for him.

FWIW seems like he is a sitting midfielder who is athletic and good on the ball who most plays safe in front of the back four. I wonder whether Diallo will still be at Saints come Sept?

Colwill is a Soton lad and is quality. Ordinarily we should be all over this, but we can't have too many young CBs which may be why we aren't mentioned.

Genuine question...aside from Instagram what does he so that makes you think he is brilliant? I am baffled that anyone could see brilliance in him based on what we have seen so far.

Hard to find a more unreliable football media than the Italians but the Turks run them close so would take with a massive pinch of salt. That said, its clear Lyanco isn't PL quality so perhaps this would make sense as I don't see him getting many starts for us, certainly not in the league. Relatively cheap fee but a poor signing.

Will be interesting to see if Long returns to training next week. Considering Adams will have an extended break our attack will be interesting in the first friendly or two, even if its behind closed doors games. Even in the first team training sessions. Literally no point giving game time to N'Lundulu as he doesnt have a future at the club. Maybe Ballard will be with the first team to start with. We really do need a couple of starting XI players in the striker and #10 position. With the season starting earlier (and a tough start) we can't afford to wait til deadline day either.

Ive not seen much of Awoniyi but seems like he does have those attributes, backed up by the reports on him today. Considering he just scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga, is 24 and was available for less than £18m it seems a good deal. Very intrigued to see who we go for as this signing needs to hit the ground running because JWP aside our output from midfield in terms of goals is so poor.

Seemingly we were interested in Awoniyi recently so would be interesting if that changed or he picked Forest over Saints and others. Had a release clause so fee no issue. Guarenteed starts there probably appealing. Suprised we havent been more strongly linked to #10s and strikers seeing as we potentially need 3.

Sounds like we are close to agreeing a fee with Real Sociedad for Javi de Pedro. Probably a Djenepo/Walcott replacement.

"Which football ownership group do you support?" Won't be long before this is a thing.

Even for the smaller clubs the cash is less useful than the player as the type of market we operate in wages wise means we aren't going to be signing proven players and thats what would be needed to even try to replace JWP. He is worth £75m to Saints but surely isn't worth that to any prospective buyer?

Anders Svensson based on his performances for Saints was pretty average I thought. Some good moments but always had more in him than what he showed.

Is that it for CB, or could we potentially lose Bednarek and Stephens which would give us room for one more addition there? Lyanco probably stays by default as will be hard to shift as his wages are probably fsr in excess of the value any buyer would see in him. Hopefully he is happy to be a backup.

Seemingly a good signing and also the end of the days where for some reason we had to officially sell a player before buying one in the same position. Good to see. I hope as rumoured the club have an option for a 5th year. Good that he speaks good English.

He dropped off as the whole team went to pot, and was probably overplayed, but over the season he was key in most of our best performances. You can tell the attackers who will develop into top players because they have that extra level that others can't find. Broja has that, and absolutely rinsed some good centre backs last season in the way that Adams (and pretty much all bottom half strikers) cannot. For a first season in the PL he did really well and was ideal for our style of play. Pace, power, good finisher, can score from outside the box, creates chances for himself, wins penalties, robust. If we think we can find better then fair play. I can't think of any reason Saints wouldn't want him permanently so have to assume either the price is too high or he isn't interested - possibly both.

Maybe he made it clear he had no interest in staying longer term? Otherwise as you say, bizarre that we aren't pushing hard for him. If ever there was a low risk deal to spend more than £20m its this.