Ivan Katalinic's 'tache

http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/crystal-palace/crystal_palace_open_talks_with_troubled_italian_about_instant_premier_league_return_1_4136017 Could we get the chance to say our own goodbye against Palace on the last game of next season? If he lasts there that long?

This thread could really do with K,Billy delivering some devastatingly good news in the very near future? [please?]

All the noise seems to be about Spurs so it's looking like they're going to win this one unless Toby is so dead set on joining us.

Elia is schizophrenic? Can we just sign the one who showed glimpses of promise?

Sounds like Toby needs to tell AM his head is already at Southampton...

Haven't they just sold Mandzukic to Juve though? Probably just replacing one with another.

I wonder what the issue is with Atletico? Is it they are determined to use him as a makeweight in another deal? If Toby were to put his foot down and say he will only consider a move to Saints, I wonder what their stance would be? Is it Atletico simply not agreeing any fees to see how they can use him best either as part of a transfer or as a squad player.

Clearly General Levy thinks Toby is Incredible to consider paying that price. It's also around the fee we were quoted as willing to pay in a news article a week or so ago.

http://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20150630/20658597003/el-tottenham-prepara-millones-de-euros-por-alderweireld.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Can anyone translate? Gaston? Juanmi? Edit - thanks Google... Tottenham Alderweireld approaches. A few days ago from the British press reported that Toby would have chosen to White Hart Lane club to play next season. In principle, just missing the agreement between the Spurs and Atletico Madrid. The English prepared an offer of 25 million euros for the player according to the British press, an irresistible offer for the mattress interests. Both Southampton and Chelsea have fought for their recruitment in recent months after the great campaign that has been done in the Premier where he has played on loan at the 'Saints', but everything indicates that the Belgian central end up playing in the Tottenham . A club that coincide with some of his fellow Belgian team as Vertonghen, Dembelé or Chadli. And that Atletico Madrid could be interested in selling the player at Chelsea to lower Luis Filipe around the banks of the Manzanares. But the player has elected to another set of London. Although the Southampton are willing to fight for a player who has left a good feeling in his only season there. Coach Ronald Koeman promised to try his recruitment to the end. "We want to keep here to Alderweireld, but Atletico has not cooperated. It will not be easy, but I hope that Toby will stay, "he said in the Dutch press.

If true, can you imagine the conversation back at SMS? Clyne, "Hey, Ronnie & Les, I've been thinking it over I'd really love to sign that bumper contract you offered me after all. Liverpool wasn't for me anyway and I'm glad I went up there to confirm those suspicions. If you've got a pen, I'll sign right now... unless you've heard from anyone in Manchester recently???"

Let's hope he doesn't mean North London...

All gone rather quiet on the Toby front. Hopefully Ronnie can steer him away from Spuds now he's back at his desk!

Imbula and Praet would be great signings. One defensive & 1 more attacking - perfect!

Isn't Portugal a lesser league than France? I suppose lots of wonga eases that sense though!

I see Tevez has joined Boca. I wonder if this means they will lose interest in our mentalist, sorry, Dani.

Ah, I see. Well let's hope he's right again! It would be brilliant to keep him and even more satisfying to get him from under Poch's nose! Thanks for sharing.

We didn't replace Cork back in Jan so maybe Gueye is the new Cork?

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/450370/Southampton-midfield-duo-replace-Man-United-Morgan-Schneiderlin The Star linking Clasie and Gueye. Nothing new there really but hopefully an element of truth in it.

Is that an ITK kinda relax or a 'just chill & wait & see' kinda relax?

I absolutely think we are. I was trying to say I can't believe we wouldn't be.

The Sun have said Spurs have agreed terms & a fee of £11million for Toby. I can't believe we aren't in there & fighting at that price whether we get any fees from clauses or not!!

It could Toby would want to be a part of a defence with Stekelenberg again, as at Ajax? Who knows?

Can Stephens play RB?

Amended for you Crabby.

I think you make a very valid point and I certainly don't blame any of them for moving on if they perceive it as bettering themselves. I don't think any of the 5 has yet succeeded in bettering their Saints form but I certainly don't bear a grudge for them trying.