Saint Garrett

Makes me slightly concerned about Inter away, not a STH however booked flights and hotel... Hopefully we get about 10k tickets.

Think West Brom have offered him to Newcastle in a potential swap deal for Sissoko,

Not sure I agree with the bit in bold, what has given you that impression? I said I think he was the better player LAST SEASON. I think he was. Cedric isn't good enough defensively for me. Not sure on the stats, but Martina was first choice for the second half of the season, and played in some important games last season, especially when we were winning games.

There isn't really much between Cedric and Martina, only difference is that Cedric had a decent Euros - Arguably, Martina was the better player last season, and he's poor. It's why the majority of fans wanted us to sign a new RB to take the starting spot and one of those to leave.

Currently 5/10, Swapping Mane for Boufal and Hojbjerg + cash is good business. Still 2 holes though, DM and ST, and the main priority last season was for a new RB, which we basically don't have (yet). I actually think we could cope with Romeu/Hojbjerg or Hojbjerg/Clasie partnership in a 4231, just the problem is none of our midfield options can play as a lone anchor in a diamond.

Heard anything CL?

Sure Levy will stick a bid in for £10m...

I would try and get rid of Austin if we're looking to bring in another striker if we need to get rid of one.... Jay is our best 'all round' striker, can play in the system Puel wants to play, has got pace, can shoot from distance and decent in the air. no brainer to keep him IMO.

In an ideal world we'd bring in a striker, DM and a CB/RB. However, that's not going to happen. I'm expecting one more in. Probably a striker.

Can't see it. He'll stay.

Just my opinion, maybe it is the system we play. it doesn't suit him at all, and he was knackered by half time on Saturday, looked way off the pace. For me: - Not quick enough to be a striker to play off the shoulder - Not strong enough to hold the ball up - Doesn't work hard enough to force errors from a defence I'm hoping he improves, but personally I think he is worse than Long and J-Rod in terms of impact, even Redmond looks more dangerous than him and he's not even a striker.

Quality?! hmm...I've seen nothing to suggest he is anything but a decent Championship striker.

Get Haller in, send Austin to Everton if they're still interested. I don't mind driving him up there if he needs a lift.

Apparently the crazy size deals going on i nthe Championship haven't finished yet, still a few more crazy ones to come.... Madness how a any club in the championsip can afford to spend that much money on 1 player.

He's not going to Villa though is he, they've bought someone else instead, and leaves Hull in an awkward situation.

Not heard barely anything from the ITK's over the last few months, don't even think there was a smiley from Guan/K,Billy in relation to Boufal.

Suddenly looks way stronger! Just need someone instead of Austin and game on!

Average player, huge wages, always injured and a d!ck. No thanks.

lol, shame for Sunderland.

He is lost, out of his depth. Brings in this new formation while the players aren't fans. Give him time to implement it, and maybe it will work out but atm not good enough

Down t about £80 return again now...see above!

B*stard! Ha a nightmare yesterday and ended up booking flights and hotel for £190pp, for 6 of us.

Anyone recommend any areas to stay in Milan, or which areas to avoid?

Meh - needs to improve to be good enough to play every week. Got potential though.

Signs a 1 year contract. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/20160826-stuart-taylor-southampton-announcement-3273822.aspx