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Sounds like it could another Minamino loan: It’s also understood that while it’s unlikely Minamino will sign permanently, there is scope for him to return temporarily again. However, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants the Japan international to report for pre-season to assess whether he can become an important squad player for the Anfield side.

Curious that Slater doesn't believe there are interested parties when Dan Sheldon thinks there are. (I don't know if he knows that for sure, or if he's guessing). You would have expected the 2 to liaise with each other on the article. They have done before.

It’s a quality rumour though. Cheers for sharing

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Southampton left searching for centre-backs Southampton are braced for the departure of Jannik Vestergaard this summer and are looking at their centre-back options. The Denmark defender, who will go to the European Championships with his country, has previously been on Leicester City’s radar but a move never materialised during the January 2020 window. He has one year left on his deal at St Mary’s and has been seen as an option for clubs looking for a dependable centre-back following his three years on the south coast.

Che Adams to miss the Scotland friendly tonight alongside 5 teammates. COVID precaution. https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/che-adams-and-david-marshall-among-six-scotland-players-to-miss-netherlands-friendly-amid-covid-19-precautions-3258554

A bloody good Danish one, back in the day.

The Athletic 1st linked us with Firpo back in January. They mentioned we were likely to revisit the deal in the summer... So hopefully we've had enough time to work out if we can afford it or not.

I wouldn’t bet against him getting into the B team next season. We were bodging fullbacks into central midfield at times.

https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2021-06-01/professional-contract-announcement-goran-babic-southampton-academy Babic secures pro contract.

I made a rookie error and was incredibly naive and believed we would hear something pretty soon after the season finished.

No shortage of available options for any of them.

On a semi-related note, Crocker / Ralph / Alek Gross really have to get our pre-season fitness spot on this summer.

I think this is a very good point.

😂😂

A very good read. Thanks for taking the time on it.

Something would have gone very, very wrong if we start the season with Elyounoussi / Lemina / Hoedt involved in the squad.

GK's: Toby Savin Daniel Bentley Josh Griffiths Thomas Strakosha Freddie Woodman LEFT-BACKS: Rico Henry Souleyman Doumbia Ghislain Konan Junior Firpo Nuno Tavares RIGHT-BACKS: Brandon Williams Neco Williams CENTRE-BACKS: Marc Guehi Kyle McClelland Leo Hjelde Kiki Kouyate Andreaw Gravillon CENTRE-MIDS: Mattias Svanberg Marco Kana Yangel Herrera Ruben Loftus-Cheek Thomas Delaney Tom Davies ATTACKING MID: Jorge de Frutos Jens Petter Hauge Santiago Moreno Ryan Gauld Arnaut Danjuma Ryan Christie STRIKERS: Randal Kolo Muani Evann Guessand Giorgos Giakoumakis Odsonne Edouard Daryl Dike Brother, I'm outside & have a juicy pale ale next to me.

Correct! According to my exceedingly geeky transfer-link spreadsheet... (We've been linked with a TON of players already). - 5x GK's - 5x DL's - 5x DC's - 6x MC's - 6x Wide Attackers - 5x SC's

One more thing about Ryan Christie -- He's left footed.

Indeed. Would guess Christie would be eyed as a “Wide 10”?

It really does.