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I was trying to offer an explanation to the point made above. Of course I know agents talk up their players as is probably the case on this occasion. We'll see what happens on this one over the coming days...

The fact that we like to do our business in private and probably asked the agent not to mention our name in any quotes?

BackPage. ‏@BackPage @Signings_TDD @inafcwetrust @jamiemcne Same thing going on at West Ham trying to sign big name players, which is why i fear for southampton. Some guys on Twitter talking about our 'supposed' lack of interest in big-name players compared to West Ham and Reading.

With what Pilchards has already said this seems set to happen if the player is keen. Would be great to see how he'd do in the Prem this season.

One-time reported target Jordan Mutch has joined Cardiff from Birmingham. They must really be going for it next season and shows Brum need to sell? Butland will hopefully be the next one allowed to leave for pastures new...

Fourth Official ‏@Fourth_Official Southampton are closing in on signing Chelsea's Kevin de Bruyne on a season long loan #Saintsfc #CFC

Peter White ‏@peterwhite_1 Anyway Saints fans, now Martin has gone to Palace you need central defensive cover, because all clubs have upson downs! #saintsfc Upson as well? Oh dear. Hope this guy isn't too reliable...

Peter White ‏@peterwhite_1 Dinner over. Cryptic clue; not everything is necessarily Black or White! #saintsfc Rob Green then?

(Home - 4-4-2) Butland Clyne Dann Hooiveld Fox De Bruyne Cork Morgan Lallana Rodriguez Lambert (Away - 4-2-3-1) Butland Clyne Dann Hooiveld Fox Cork Morgan Phillips Lallana De Bruyne Lambert

Would be a fantastic signing.

Aside from a dodgy performance against Southend, Butland was superb for Cheltenham and was one of the major reasons a team that was favourites for relegation finished in the play-offs. For those criticising him, did Joe Hart not start at Shrewsbury at a similar age and move straight to Man City? What's he up to now?

He looks set to join Spurs apparently.

SOUTHAMPTON are ready to offer Craig Gordon a Premier League lifeline. Scotland keeper Gordon, 29, has been released by Sunderland only five years after they paid Hearts £9million for him.

Seems we're targeting keepers that will really push Davis for that number 1 spot then.

Yes please. Has impressed in England training this week apparently.

Zaha depending on whether he improves his temperament. He is a bit of a 'Taarabt' at the moment. I'm sure Baldock will probably be good for Palace as well though.

West Ham closing in on Zaha apparently with Baldock going to Palace. Could be a good signing for them.

I see. Would be a fantastic signing but imagine he'll go to one of the top six...

Assuming deals aren't agreed with the players on the released list this would be my revised transfer targets list. Craig Gordon Kieran Trippier Curtis Davies Danny Murphy Thomas Ince/Matt Phillips Dani Benitez Jay Rodriguez

Any idea why Hoilett isn't on that list?

Steven Davis?

What if we sign Owen and Del Piero?

Would be a great signing.

Are you sure?

It will be interesting to see what's going to happen with Sigurdsson if Rodgers does goes to Liverpool..