Ivan Katalinic's 'tache

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.

I'm surprised Utd haven't entered the fray with Alves signing a new deal at Barca. If Clyne went to Old Trafford, the Scousers would have to accept he'd joined a side bigger than them.

Good to see Liverpool are keeping up their relentless pursuit of 8th place by trying to sign up our 13/14 first XI...

Apparently Toby is seriously thinking over the move to Spurs because they've been keeping their thread on topic. Who'd a thought that would've been the deal breaker?

Elia is an inconsistent wideman made more inconsistent by being picked to start inconsistently. For a small fee, I'd be happy for him to sign permanently as he's shown flashes of ability and European football does need a bigger squad with more options.

If he goes, he goes. And if the club feel they got an acceptable fee, so be it. As long as we have someone to challenge Cedric (either recruited or promoted from within the club), this is just part of the football business. Days of player loyalty are mainly gone & as long as we have a good, competitive team, I'll be happy whoever is in it. The intriguing part for me is whether Le Goddard knows something or is being mischievous. I'd certainly be happy to see Rickie back if it keeps Pellè on his game.

Scored against England tonight...

Ha ha! I like the idea someone's name has to be blanked out because it can also be a swear word. If Toby doesn't sign, I hope we go for Danny ****tu.

Good news but completely uncalled for. Fleecing other teams is what we do; get your own angle Atletico.

For us, I assume?