Ivan Katalinic's 'tache

Hasn't really said anything, for me. It's a collection of footballer speak bingo phrases probably spoken without much thought being meant or applied. Then again, I thought Ronald was being sincere in his wish to see out his contract, so what do I know about translating what's said into what's meant.

Looks like the tweet has been deleted now?

A neatly timed release of some positive news ahead of Ronald's inevitable departure, if I was being cynical. Whatever, hope we get this completed as I think he has real promise. If we could hang on to Mane, too, our pace going forward could be frightening at times.

Perfect response. Hope he genuinely believes it! Did he expand on that (i.e. saying how good Koeman had been for the players/club) or was that it? He doesn't sound too distraught about Koeman's departure, if it's the latter (although I accept it wasn't not the ideal forum for a more indepth response from him).

It was Ronald who was talking about him being told for a new deal. I wonder if a change of manager will brin a change of approach? I'd keep him at St Mary's.

Which clearly makes us much the bigger club...

Not a fan of this idea as it spoils our "Johnstone's Paint Trophy, you'll never win that..." song therefore it cannot be allowed.

Clearly the exodus has started with our Spanish international striker who will be representing Spain at the Euros after his stellar season with us. Oh...

These managers that aren't interested, is that genuinely not interested or Koeman-style not interested?

I hope we never reach the stage where we have to 'pull off another Poch'.

Cynic. I mean, how could you possible spin: "player who doesn't play & wants to return to his home country starts exodus from club who doesn't play him?"

He's already on penalties & defending at corners...

I genuinely like Sammy Lee & I'm sure he has a really positive influence on the squad. It'll be a shame if he goes. I should also say the 2 substitute appearances he made for us are among my highlights as a Saints fan.

And Ronald wants to leave this behind???

Oh no, don't now start writing posts which give us hope he'll stay!!

Brilliant manager for us but no point having him here if his heart is not in it (or head if he's moving to Merseyside like Dejan!). #wemoveon. Again. Just hope it wasn't something which could have been resolved in our favour by the board & it is all about him seeking more money/having taken us as far as he can/ambition/whatever else.

So, if Everton haven't been given permission to speak to Ron, are we pushing him down the "quit" route, if he becomes determined to go?

It's probably the same chap who decided no meeting was required who advised Les the Toby deal is in the bag!

Reading the report on the BBC site, Zlatan is clearly enjoying silly season:

I agree to a point but then you think we got £16m for a player not worth half that (at the time or now).

Now The Sun think he could be off to a Malmo, according to the Beeb gossip page... Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, could choose to join his former club Malmo ahead of United this summer. (Sun)

Thinking back, the only person I remember calling this a triffic signing was 'Arry. I seem to recall Fuller being booed from the off because he'd signed from Pompey.

No, Zlatan will sign us if it happens...

When Les Reed talks about negotiating with more agents to try to get more of our stars to sign longer deals, I hope Mane is one of them. I think most of us feel it's likely he'll be off but I hope it's only after we've made him a bloody good offer to stay on.