Ivan Katalinic's 'tache

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?

I can tell because your username isn't Mr Pool, Mr Spurs or Mr Swans. Cool.

That's positive news so I'm going to believe it.

Don't mess with my mind, fella.

The good news just keeps on coming. Morgan and Clyne to leave tomorrow + Osvaldo announcing he's signed a new 10 year deal to stay a Saints forever then, to balance this out?

I prefer "JCL".

I like Southampton more than the other 3 teams.

I'd like to apologise for taking this off topic...

Hey, a bit like what I said only more succinct.

Toby. Alderweireld. Does anyone have any news on whether we may or may not sign him? I'm aware he could be on honeymoon. There's rumours he's said he'd like to sign for us or for Spurs? But I can't seem to find any updates in recent posts! Am I on the right thread??

Good stop gap until Fraser is fit again and, if he recaptures his 2010 form, potentially to keep his place.

Any news on Toby? Apparently he's told friends he's signing for us and for Spurs, if you read the press!

He posted the same on the Juanmi thread the day before it was confirmed.

I'm really hoping it's not!

S-Clarke posted this on one if the transfer threads...

On holiday? Probably.

That was last season though, I mean right now. They have lost Gerrard and could lose Sterling too. They've added Milner & Ings so far who aren't upgrades IMO. As things stand, Toby is our big miss - but he could still sign - and we need a new keeper while Fraser is injured but we have added two very promising young internationals and Jay Rod is like a new signing too. I'd put us slightly ahead right now although things could change before the season starts.