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Ralph Hasenhuttl excited by 'big project' of developing Saints B team: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/18721626.ralph-hasenhuttl-excited-big-project-developing-saints-b-team/?ref=rss

I can see both sides - I can see the idea of not losing him for nothing next summer & getting the wages off the wage bill... BUT, he still offers an option we can’t really replicate off the bench. I certainly don’t see us spending big to replace him.

Tactical I think I read. Ralph wanted more diagonal balls played in.

I thought the name rung a bell — we were linked in June last year. http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-looking-sign-midfielder-forward-go-way/

Supplemented, if we did.

Biggest question is whether he’s fit? He would surely be available for a loan.

"football.london understands Tottenham also have strong, long-held, interest in Southampton striker Danny Ings but believe it would be too difficult a deal to pull off in this window." Source: https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-striker-transfer-ings-belotti-18926950 I look forward to the opening £5m bid.

Think we would look to replace Boufal (if he goes?) or do you think Ralph sees Tella as doing that? Going to be tricky to find the money to afford 2 players.

Thanks! Just had a look...

Jack Bycroft leaves on loan. Makes sense as we have loads of keepers in the system. https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2020-09-12/jack-bycroft-southampton-weymouth-loan-announcement

Not kept tabs on things today — Injured or dropped?

Didn't see him in the training pics IIRC. Allan Tchaptchet was in the pics though so maybe Klarer is injured.

JRod#2 remains a mystery. Was going to start an Academy thread, but may as well stick with this one.

Arsenal 1-2 Saints B

Pablo Escobar could probably pass it*. *MLG Notes - I know he’s dead’s

Woop!

Makes sense to loan a keeper or 3 out as we have a fair few. guessing Sims & Olaigbe wide with N’Lundulu up-top with Mitchell? (there’s 4 wingers on the pitch )