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https://x.com/southamptonfc/status/1701931280051351999?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ Many of the international players have returned. I spot THB, Stu, Charles, Doyle, Smallbone, Mara and Edozie on this clip. Also KWP who wasn’t mentioned by Alfie house as a player he saw training when he went to watch the other day. Kamaldeen features, wonder if he is ready yet?

For some context on whether yesterday’s defeat is a ‘blip’ or if Martin-ball is going to be an issue, that was Martin’s first defeat in his last 14 championship games: W10 D3 L1. It was some defeat mind, can only hope that draws attention to making defensive minded tweaks to resolve, whether that’s THB coming in for Holgate or Charles starting every game to give us more defensive cover in midfield. Charles nearly scored 2 headers from corners yesterday, he’s useful in both boxes aerially. There’s been lots player change, lots of transfer distraction and we are still learning this new style. I’m still backing the process but yesterday was a disgrace. We can’t be losing 5-0 to any team in this league.

If he’s back on the grass and working up to match fitness, his medical might have found a fully healed Achilles? My Physio wife says it’s a bad injury but over time can fully heal, fingers crossed. Biggest impact is likely to be to his pace, if it doesn’t heal perfectly then less spring for sprinting. I’m sure we don’t sign him if the medical gave any concerns. Seemed like we took the full day to do as extensive a medical as possible.

Turns out it’s a 3 year deal according to Saints OS. Wonder if we wanted to reduce it to cover for injury risk?

Good news for Leicester

I’m thinking that because the players we were linked with (Drameh and Johnson) aren’t coming to Saints that KWP must be staying?

is there a scenario where we go up and have THB and ABK as our CBs then or do we think he’s done at Saints and hopefully this increase the fee we get next summer? Do PSV have an option to buy?

Maybe he saw him or he did see him? Oops?

Wolves - fell through Palace - going to Etike as first choice, Che is likely their back up Bournemouth - going for Daka Seems most likely he stays now but a late move from Palace wouldn’t be a surprise if Etike doesn’t happen.

Concern is Che’s motivation if we have blocked his move and if he doesn’t extend, that he will walk for nothing. However having him and Stewart IF that deal does go through would be great depth. Roberts falling through, perhaps because Sulemana isn’t going anywhere? I was happy with Roberts, shame if he doesn’t come.

Guessing this medical showed nothing of concern then? I’m sure we’ve had a very good look at his main injury recovery.

https://x.com/reeceelliott483/status/1697565832765681825?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ Sunderland fans seem to be taking the Ross Stewart transfer well…

Would you want to see him in a Saints shirt again after this move. I certainly wouldn’t.

https://x.com/saintsextra/status/1697558627119161680?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ Che to Wolves progressing. He is not welcome back after this loan if it isn’t an obligation.

https://x.com/theathleticfc/status/1697522177531416623?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ https://x.com/solentsport/status/1697519668641116302?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ https://x.com/alfiehouseecho/status/1697521108939882887?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ

Obligation to buy if we go up at £20m, this is the signing of our summer for me. Flynn Downes comes close.

Help us back up or fuck off, Che. Thank you.

I guess if you have Stewart and Che/his replacement, Mara is 3rd choice and even then Armstrong may be preferred up top to him. Mara needs to go somewhere he can play regularly to develop. I’d be happy with a loan to see how he does. Doesn’t seem like anyone is willing to buy atm.

We do seem very keen to sell/offload Mara

So you have to copy the link from Twitter in a browser? Copying the link from the x app doesn’t work.

He’s never going to sign a deal before this window closes. He’s having his cake and eating it, he has all the power. Irony is we spent all last summer trying to sell him, so can’t really expect loyalty. We just have to hope a better offer doesn’t materialise for him and so he stays and delivers for us.

So just over 36 hours to go. Che still an option for Bournemouth and Wolves. I’m not feeling confident that he stays, sadly.

Triple ditto 🙂

I like this a lot, hope it happens. England u21 captain, experience of winning this league, big, strong and great on the ball. Perfect signing for us at CB. We were disappointed we weren’t in for Doyle who went to Leicester on loan. Am I right in thinking THB is the better player?

Seems Palace are pushing for Iheanacho, could this mean Che stays now or are Bournemouth still a threat to come in late?