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Nah, he's signed up til 2028 I think https://www.canaries.co.uk/content/josh-sargent-signs-new-contract https://www.transfermarkt.com/josh-sargent/profil/spieler/393325

Sargent is unrealistic I think (unfortunately). Saw him linked with Roma, and more recently Leeds. I think he will reunite with Farke for them up there, but I suspect he will have suitors in the top divisions around Europe before Saints. That plus the money it would cost, it doesn't feel realistic at all.

I knew that was coming.... Two footballing powerhouses of course!

Yeah brilliant insight, he looks great in this. Enjoyed the conversation 1 to 1 with that young player - I know Still is 'English' (although I've seen him refer to himself as Belgian in some interviews), but I hope he brings a bit of this 'French directness/frankness' with Saints players and has those type of conversations with those who deserve it. I am quite optimistic about it. Looking forward to seeing who comes in to work alongside him. I also think that there is something to say for his ability to communicate in at least 3 languages (English, French and Dutch/Flemish) - under Martin we went pretty heavy on the domestic signings, something I assume was partly due to this heavy emphasis he put on culture (the whole matey-matey vibe he had going) - I think the Championship lends itself to being a springboard for some talented global gems (emphasis on some, not the full XI) and I hope that someone with the communication skills of WS would be able to unlock that in a wider market. Aside from that, from this video, it is clear he communicates well with players and based on his career until now, this has shown in terms of tactical application. I would not be surprised to see us look to France, NL, Germany and even South America (in before, 'they don't speak french or dutch') for some signings, depending on who we move out.

My breath is bated

They just qualified for Europe for the first time in their history. He's not coming to Saints, even if we want him.

Gone

According to The Telegraph, 100m valuation lol

In the league this season he has 63 minutes in 12 appearances, averaging about 5 minutes per game. He has 50 minutes in 2 appearances in the Belgian Cup Then about 6 appearances for the U23s. According to BeSoccer, he got 12 goals in 23 games for Antwerp II in 23/24. Some sources say 12 in 21. Appreciate it might not be the most inspiring signing of a disappointing deadline day, but this guy has actually scored goals in his career and has had very limited senior game time, hence him joining up with the U21s here. Interesting story as well, same class/academy as Anthony Dennis who is doing great for Goztepe (apparently)

For me, thanks for the goals and the promotion, if someone offers good money, great memories, but what if that reservation turns out to be true and he can't do it under another manager or system. Of course, no guarantees in football, but I'll stand by the Reset Reset Reset idea. Even if we did keep him in the Champ, we all know he isn't a Prem player.

I'm all for him going, and the rest of them. Full reset needed - twice now Bednarek and co have shat themselves in the Premier League. If offered fees now for players, I'd take them and then more in the summer and see where we are at with a new DoF in Spors (if that goes through), and more lessons learned (ik they say that every 6 months or so, but still, let's see what Dragan cooks up I guess?) Squad is huge too.

Think one of the biggest differences under Juric is off the ball. KWP and Sugawara are pushing high (as opposed to ManU wing-backs) and restricting the space. One of the 3 CBs (often THB) is also very aggressive in pressing, and they are trying to go man for man, which is frustrating United. The two CMs in possession have been great at turning and looking for Sugawara and KWP, whilst KS and Dibling dritfing into space have caused problems. Clearly Juric is tactically astute and I like this return to an aggressive pressing style - at no point have United looked that comfortably playing out, and whilst they have broken the press a couple of times, we look committed in tackles and defence.

Reported as staying at Wolves in any case now.

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/24855586.southampton-chairman-kraft-steps-solak-takes-control/ Kraft gone, Dragan in charge, DoF likely appointed soon

It's not for real. Alfie House has confirmed that nothing in that link and Kayi Sanda is staying at Saints.

Would we perhaps be interested in taking Zirkzee for 6 months? (Not that I'm at all convinced he would be interested in us by the way) - Surely United would be looking to send him somewhere 'pressure-less' and maybe keep him in England as part of his adaptation to see if he might come good? Juric is probably aware of him from his time in Italy as well? I must also confess to not knowing too much about the guy, but he looks big enough to hold the ball up and act as a focal point? Happy to be corrected here as well.

I've also seen he has form for scrapping with Sporting Directors - Rasmus about to get what's coming...

Happy enough with that. I wonder if things go well, but we get relegated, he might want a shot in the Championship? Intrigued to see if he is in place for Fulham and the team he picks... He will sure things up defensively and he certainly won't be trying to be mates with the players. Welcome Ivan, best of luck.

Does anyone with more knowledge than me know what is Corberán all about? I see he worked under Bielsa - hopefully he would bring a different level of fitness, but is he really that different of a proposal than our previous forays into the Championship for managers?

I thought it might be a reference to Wilcox leaving and letting him down

Michel is the favourite to take over from Pep at City (whenever that might be), he is well out of our league. So is Terzic in all honesty.

what is saintsextra doing on tnt sport with a tweet crediting the echo lol. alfie won't be pleased

So now the Saudi window is shut and we still have a few players I think that we would like to move on here are a selected list of countries whose windows are still open: Turkey (Sept 13) Greece (Sept 11) Belgium (Sept 6) Switzerland (Sept 9) Serbia (Sept 13) (all from Transfermarkt) So this leads me to a couple of questions - assuming we are looking to trim Tall Paul, Kamaldeen (if Ajax falls through), ABK and maybe Edozie on loan, are there clubs in the leagues above that might be able to afford and then convince players to join them? I think Turkey for all 3 is the most likely, but given what we have seen with Trabzonspor so far, I would assume the club are exploring all options. There are some big clubs in Greece who will be playing European football this season.. However, if we get to the end of the window in these countries without any serious offers or options to move players on, would the only thing stopping us sending, say Tall Paul, to Goztepe, be the player themself not wanting to play there? Surely if we are going to be paying their wages anyway, it would make sense no? I know that they have striking options already, but his record speaks for itself. I could see ABK end up at one of the big 3 in Turkey on loan as well. Edozie is an interesting one - surely there is a potential club in Belgium or Switzerland playing European football he could get consistent game time at?