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Relative to the cost of relegation, I meant

No signing would. Don't think people are saying that. From my perspective, an Ings or actually a Wood might have been sensible avenues to go down in such an important position for relatively little outlay. Untested youngsters from foreign leagues are by their very nature, riskier, when we need to be dealing with more proven players.

in other whoopdi doo news Nicolas Jackson is ‘close’ to joining Southampton – who initially wanted a six-month loan deal with a buy option, but Villarreal’s demands meant that Saints have ‘decided to buy the player’ for €20million this month #saintsfc @diarioas

Good job we have bags of time and no need for a striker in promptly

It just gets better and better

Also, London, more in the limelight, better squad, less chance of going down, no damage to ego in coming back. And yes, probably more money. Hope he gets a knock or two... (sort of )

Sometimes you need to sign a player in part to stop him signing for your rivals. Bats.

If we are, all is forgiven

Still, the upside is that Ings won't play on Saturday and score the obvious written-in-the-stars goal against us. I hope.

Ings and Wood are reasons why both West Ham and Forest will finish above us. Really think our management is a bit dim.

He absolutely loves claret and blue

Steve Twigley…

🚨 Southampton want to sign Lyon striker Karl Toko-Ekambi (30) – the French side would demand at least €4million for the Cameroon international #saintsfc @FabriceHawkins no brainer

Something quite poetic about a Wood going to a Forest. Matt Oakley would have been good there too.

Feels a very sensible signing, this. Hope we get it done. Fills a big Oriel hole

I think if Lavia went to Chelsea he'd start quite a few games

what are we looking at? A flight from where, meaning what?

I hope not, but if there is a £50m offer or above I certainly think our owners will look at it seriously

Still a bit worried that if a big offer comes in for Lavia he'll go this window. If it hasn't already.

Not sure I follow. Don't they own Broja?

Lavia sweetener 😉

brilliant if not a Lavia replacement.

Certainly beyond when we play them, that's for sure

Che Adams on missed chances: “I’m just not getting the right connection at the right time, so that’s what I would like to work on. Having that cool mind in front of goal, really relaxing & blocking out any outside noise.” #saintsfc [echo] “also, not being shit”

Just a reminder that Nathan Jones has won one Premier League game. But yes. Pinch of salt.