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Judging by Andy's previous posts I think he sees JWP as the hope of the side in the wake of Vic's move. We surely have to replace Vic with a quality DM.

Why can't we say, no, Mane is not for sale? What good is 30 million if you end up with two or three replacements who are nowhere near as good as SM? Has he been offered a new deal? Has he said he wants to leave?

It's not just the low amount for a player like him, it's the suggestion that the Club isn't going to fight tooth and nail to keep our most influential attacking player. Hope the story is wrong.

Blame it on the boogie.

No magnums of Californian Zinfandel?

Thanks, glad for the wrap.

Got to be huge doubts about J-Rod ever getting back to pre-injury form; if CA can get healthy and have a good pre-season I think he will score plenty. Both would benefit from Mane being at the Club next season.

I'd rather we tell 'Pool to keep their wedge and we keep Mane.

Keeping Mane at the Club is pivotal to Saints having another decent season.

Well done Davo; Verlaine is a poster on here who doesn't seem to rate him - Mane is the one we need to keep....with a new contract.

I worry Pellegrini might nod off during late kick offs; also, have a look at his eyes, looks like he has a liver condition.

Quite right; he did get a bit of help from Mane that day, who also came on at H/T. Vic's a big loss, Mane would be an even bigger one.

Agree with this - Wanyama's been great for us; just about the best DM going around - Spurs have a bargain.

Count me in...I love the guy; really good player who combines graft with lovely deft touches. Down to earth, modest and likeable.

Pretty good early call matt; I hope you had some money on at that stage. Obviously a long way from being over the line, but you would certainly have over-the-odds if you followed your hunch at the time!

Club's statement is fair enough. Koeman makes Pochettino seem like Mahatma Gandhi.

As long as he's not replacing Sadio then it's a good signing.

For a short time it would be interesting to see a poll conducted as to the most despised departee.....Pochettino or Koeman; given the recency of Koeman's defection and his much proclaimed intention to see out his contract, I'd guess big Ronald would get the greater numbers.

Well crikes-all-mighty, let's sign him up....the stability so many have craved.

Joe Jordan?

Fish and chips?

I thought he looked a good little player; I don't argue with the Club's decision to move him on, but I do see Juanmi's (and Harry Reed's) limited opportunities as questionable decisions by Koeman.

I would be happy to see him go. Did you hear the one about the bloke who lamented that "the last time he was inside a woman was when he visited the statue of liberty".

Add me to this - he is an outstanding, unique attacking force; striker, AM and winger rolled into one.

I will be more disappointed if Mane leaves this Summer than I am about Ronald's swift exit.